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cuffed up
What does cuffed up mean?
Being securely paired off in a committed relationship.
"Don't invite him to guys' night, he's all cuffed up now."
Origin
An intensified form of 'cuffed', from 'handcuffed'.
Frequently asked questions
What does cuffed up mean?
It means being securely paired off and settled into a committed relationship.
Where does cuffed up come from?
It's an intensified form of 'cuffed', which comes from 'handcuffed', evoking being locked into a relationship.
How is it used?
It's often used casually about someone no longer single, as in 'He's all cuffed up now, so he skips the single hangouts.'
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