Cuffing: meaning, definitions and examples
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cuffing
[ ˈkʌfɪŋ ]
relationship term
Cuffing refers to a trend during the colder months when individuals seek a romantic partner to spend time with, particularly around the holiday season. It is often characterized by short-term relationships that provide companionship and intimacy during winter.
Synonyms
coupling, dating, relationship.
Examples of usage
- Many people engage in cuffing season to avoid loneliness.
- Cuffing often leads to couples spending more time indoors.
- Some consider cuffing an excuse for a rebound relationship.
Translations
Translations of the word "cuffing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cuffing
- prender
- algemar
🇮🇳 कफिंग
- हथकड़ी लगाना
- बांधना
🇩🇪 Fesselung
- Handschellen anlegen
- fesseln
🇮🇩 cuffing
- memborgol
- mengikat
🇺🇦 ковання
- закування
- обмеження
🇵🇱 kajdany
- zakuwanie
- ograniczenie
🇯🇵 カフリング
- 手錠をかける
- 縛る
🇫🇷 menotter
- attacher
- lier
🇪🇸 esposar
- atar
- restringir
🇹🇷 kelepçeleme
- bağlama
- sınırlama
🇰🇷 수갑
- 묶다
- 제한하다
🇸🇦 تقييد
- كلبشة
- ربط
🇨🇿 poutání
- nasazení pout
- svázání
🇸🇰 putá
- nasadenie put
- obmedzenie
🇨🇳 手铐
- 束缚
- 限制
🇸🇮 obroža
- zaklepanje
- omejevanje
🇮🇸 handjárn
- binda
- takmarka
🇰🇿 құлыптау
- шынжырлау
- шектеу
🇬🇪 კაფინგი
- ხელკეტი
- შეზღუდვა
🇦🇿 qandarma
- bağlama
- məhdudiyyət
🇲🇽 esposar
- atar
- restringir
Etymology
The term 'cuffing' originates from the slang use of 'cuff' meaning to tie or bind. In the context of relationships, it reflects the idea of ‘cuffing’ someone to you, or locking them down romantically, often temporarily. Although it began in informal conversations, the term gained popularity in social media discussions and has been recognized by various cultural commentaries about dating patterns. As early as the 2010s, the concept of cuffing season emerged, reflecting how societal patterns of dating can fluctuate with the seasons. The phenomenon particularly highlights the human desire for companionship during the colder months, suggesting that emotional and physical needs can lead to a higher incidence of short-lived romantic engagements during autumn and winter.