grown-ups

noun

plural of grown-up
as in adults
a fully grown person once you turn 12, you get to eat with the grown-ups at Thanksgiving

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adults
Noun
  • My attitude, when adults behave like middle-schoolers, is to take the high road and ignore it.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the older adults’ confidence dropped, aligning with previous research showing that older adults are generally better able to gauge their ability to perform complex tasks.
    — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adults
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