cuffing

Fastening wrists together

Cuffing is the present participle of cuff, which has two distinct meanings.

One cuff is a band at the end of a sleeve or trouser leg; to cuff pants is to fold them.

The other cuff means to strike with an open hand: He cuffed the boy on the ear.

To cuff someone also means to put handcuffs on them.

In contemporary slang, cuffing season refers to autumn and winter months when single people seek short-term relationships to avoid being alone during cold weather: She's just cuffing—it won't last past spring.

seasonal

winter

Year's coldest quarter

datingPursuing romantic connections
relationshipConnection between entities
lonelyWanting companionship

cold weather · snuggling · cuddling · partner · autumn · holidays · temporary · casual · companionship · cozy

arrest

handcuffs

Locking wrist restraints

detainedHeld against one's will
policeCivil law enforcement
custodyProtective care or control

suspect · booking · charges · jail · bail · warrant · officer · crime · felony · misdemeanor

restraint

handcuffs

Locking wrist restraints

shacklesMetal bonds for prisoners
manaclesWrist shackles for prisoners
chainsLinked metal restraints

fetters · irons · zip ties · bound · restrained · wrists · detained · subdued · secured · immobilized

fashion

sleeve

Garment's arm portion

rolledRotated or turned over
foldedBent upon itself
hemFolded garment edge

jeans · pants · trousers · denim · chinos · shirt · turn-up · tailoring · selvedge · ankles

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