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cocooning.

The formation of a cocoon.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The formation of a cocoon.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The act of staying inside one's home, insulated from perceived danger, instead of going out.

    broadly · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

The sense of staying in one's home was coined by American futurologist Faith Popcorn in 1981.

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of cocoon

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

The sense of staying in one's home was coined by American futurologist Faith Popcorn in 1981.

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