Cuffing: meaning, definitions and examples
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cuffing
[ˈkʌfɪŋ ]
Definition
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.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The term 'cuffing' comes from 'cuff', referring to the idea of 'cuffing' someone to signify a committed relationship.
- It gained popularity in the early 2010s, particularly through social media influences and dating culture discussions.
Psychology
- Seasonal changes can affect our emotions and desires; studies show many people feel a need for companionship during the colder months.
- The phenomenon is partly tied to the idea of wanting warmth, both physically and emotionally, during seasonal changes.
Pop Culture
- The term has appeared in various songs, articles, and TV shows, often framed around the playful yet serious nature of dating.
- A popular Instagram trend encourages 'cuffing season' dates, leading to viral posts about seasonal romances.
Sociology
- Cuffing reflects social behaviors where individuals seek companionship as a response to seasonal feelings of loneliness.
- Research indicates that many urban dwellers engage in cuffing due to societal pressures to be in a relationship.
Literature
- Contemporary romance novels often explore themes of cuffing, delving into the nuances of seasonal relationships.
- Articles in modern literature critique ‘cuffing’ as a reflection of modern dating's complexities and shallow engagements.
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