U-Haul syndrome

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Meaning · English

In lesbian culture, the tendency of relationships to progress very quickly, for example when partners move in together after only a short period of time.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “U-Haul syndrome” mean?

In lesbian culture, the tendency of relationships to progress very quickly, for example when partners move in together after only a short period of time.

Is “U-Haul syndrome” formal or informal?

U-Haul syndrome is generally slang.