grown-up
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/ˌɡrəʊn ˈʌp/
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/ˌɡrəʊn ˈʌp/
adjective
R
fully developed as an adult in mind and body
When you're grown-up, you can make your own decisions.
R
appropriate for adults or like an adult
She spoke in a very grown-up manner for someone so young.
noun
R
an adult person
The grown-up at the table explained the rules to the children.
translation
fully developed as an adult in mind and body; appropriate for adults or like an adult
an adult person
Word Forms
Plural
grown-ups