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Definition of grown-up
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grown-up
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Synonyms & Antonyms for grown-up
Synonyms: Adjective
Synonyms: Noun
Antonyms: Adjective
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“Grown-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grown-up. Accessed 18 May. 2022.
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