adulting

adulting

slang The (sometimes daunting) task of acting mature and responsible. Usually used humorously by young adults. Does this mean I have to cook for myself now? I hate adulting. Adulting is the worst—as soon as I get paid, the money goes directly to bills.
See also: adult
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • adult
  • big white chief
  • (one's) lord and master
  • all in a day's work
  • as you do
  • believe it or not
  • bion
  • how the mighty are fallen
  • how the mighty have fallen
  • this just in