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Gen Y / Millennials (1980-1994)
Adulting
Describing mundane but necessary adult tasks
Literal Meaning
The state of being an adult or having reached adulthood.
Actual Meaning
Doing grown-up responsibilities that feel tedious - often self-deprecating
Examples in Context

Friend: 'I filed taxes and bought groceries - adulting is hard.'

Helpful Tips
  • 1Usually said jokingly
  • 2Acknowledges adult tasks are hard
  • 3Implies reluctance
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responsibility
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grown-up tasks
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