1. the act of hitting someone with the hand
2. the act of putting handcuffs on someone
3. a casual romantic relationship during colder months
Usage: slang

1. present participle of cuff; hitting with the hand
2. present participle of cuff; putting handcuffs on someone

Examples

• The officer was cuffing the suspect when backup arrived.
• She gave him a light cuffing on the shoulder for his joke.
• The cuffing of the prisoner took only seconds.
• He received a gentle cuffing from his grandmother.
• Cuffing season begins when the weather gets cold.
• The police completed the cuffing procedure quickly.
• Many people engage in cuffing during winter months.