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What does cuffed mean?
To be cuffed is to be tied down in an exclusive relationship, especially one formed during cuffing season.
"Everyone's getting cuffed for winter and I'm still single."
Origin
Short for handcuffed; a metaphor for exclusive commitment.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to be cuffed?
It means you're locked into a committed, exclusive relationship, as if handcuffed to your partner.
What is cuffing season?
Cuffing season is the colder months, autumn and winter, when people tend to pair off and settle into relationships to have someone through the holidays.
Where does 'cuffed' come from?
It's short for 'handcuffed', used as a metaphor for being tied down in an exclusive relationship.
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