Parenting Language

noun a small lie or untruth

verb to tell a small lie or untruth

• The doctor suspected that the patient was telling a fib about their symptoms.
• I can tell you're fibbing about your age, you don't look a day over 30!
• Stop fibbing to me, I know you were the one who broke the vase.
• She weaved a web of fibs to cover up her true intentions.

noun A colloquial term for the stomach or abdominal area.

• She gently massaged her tummy after a hearty meal.
• I shouldn't have eaten that much, my tummy is so full now.
• I can't believe I just ate that whole pizza, my tummy is gonna hate me later.
• His tummy was full of butterflies as he waited for the results of the exam.

adjective not justified or deserved

preposition not expected or appropriate in a particular situation

• The rude comment made by the guest was completely uncalled for.
• I think his reaction was totally uncalled for.
• Dude, that was so uncalled for!
• Her behavior was like a storm, fierce and uncalled for.

noun a person who is fully developed or matured

adjective having reached full growth or maturity

• As a grown-up, it is important to take responsibility for your actions.
• I still don't feel like a real grown-up, even though I have a job and pay bills.
• I can't believe that grown-up still plays video games all day.
• Becoming a parent made me feel like a grown-up for the first time.

verb Adulted is a past tense verb form of the word 'adult', which means to behave in a mature or responsible manner.

• She adulted gracefully, taking on responsibilities with maturity and poise.
• I don't feel like adulting today, can we just order pizza for dinner?
• Stop adulting so hard, let's just chill and have some fun.
• Learning to adult is like navigating a maze, with unexpected twists and turns along the way.