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1grown–up
adjective \ˈgrōn-ˌəp\
: no longer young : fully grown
: suitable for adults
: like an adult
Full Definition of GROWN-UP
1
: not childish or immature : adult
2
: of, for, or characteristic of adults <insisted on wearing grown–up clothes>
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First Known Use of GROWN-UP
1633
Related to GROWN-UP
- Antonyms
- adolescent, immature
2grown–up
noun
: a person who is fully grown
Full Definition of GROWN-UP
: adult
See grown–up defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of GROWN-UP
1813
Related to GROWN-UP
- Synonyms
- grown-up
GROWN-UP Defined for Kids
1grown–up
adjective \ˈgrōn-ˌəp\
Definition of GROWN-UP for Kids
: 1adult
2grown–up
noun
Definition of GROWN-UP for Kids
: an adult person
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