Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cuffing-season

noun

/ˈkʌfɪŋ ˈsiːzən/

Definition

Cuffing season refers to a period during autumn and winter when people are more inclined to enter into romantic relationships, often as a desire for companionship during the colder months.

Examples

This winter feels different; it must be cuffing season because everyone is suddenly dating!
During cuffing season, you often see couples spending more time indoors enjoying cozy activities together.
She joked that she was ready for cuffing season as the holidays approached.

Meaning

The term ‘cuffing’ implies that people are ‘cuffed’ or tied down in a relationship, typically to avoid feelings of loneliness that can occur when the weather is cold and the days are shorter.