Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grow-up

noun

/ˈɡroʊ ʌp/

Definition

An adult or a person who has matured from childhood.

Examples

After years of studying, she finally felt like a true grow-up with a stable job.
His friends often joke that he still doesn’t act like a grow-up.
Being a grow-up means taking responsibility for your actions.

Meaning

The term ‘grow-up’ refers to the state of having matured or the process of becoming an adult. It can also refer to someone who acts with the maturity expected of adults.