SINCE 1828
grown-up
adjective
\ ˈgrōn-ˌəp
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Definition of grown-up
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: not childish or immature : adult
2
: of, for, or characteristic of adults
insisted on wearing grown-up clothes
grown-up
nounDefinition of grown-up (Entry 2 of 2)
: adult
Synonyms & Antonyms for grown-up
Synonyms: Adjective
Synonyms: Noun
Antonyms: Adjective
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grown-up
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of grown-up
(Entry 1 of 2)
: no longer young : fully grown
: suitable for adults
: like an adult
grown-up
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of grown-up (Entry 2 of 2)
somewhat informal
: a person who is fully grown
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grown-up
adjective
\ ˈgrōn-ˌəp\
Kids Definition of grown-up
(Entry 1 of 2)
grown-up
nounKids Definition of grown-up (Entry 2 of 2)
: an adult person
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