full-nest syndrome

A form of full nest syndrome — A feeling of stress, frustration or depression experienced by some middle-aged parents whose adult children have not moved out from their house.

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Meanings

nounfull-nest syndrome (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of full nest syndrome.
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