Grown-ass
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Grown-ass is an adjective meaning (originally African-American Vernacular, US, slang, vulgar) grown-up; adult; often used in reproach of an adult's immaturity, or, conversely, in assertion of maturity.
Meaning
(originally African-American Vernacular, US, slang, vulgar) grown-up; adult; often used in reproach of an adult's immaturity, or, conversely, in assertion of maturity.
Example Sentences
They call it a sport, but to me it looks like a bunch of grown-ass men running around like children.
I am 35 years old, I am a grown-ass adult, and I am capable of choosing the right job myself, thank you very much.
Your mother is a grown-ass woman, and if she doesn't like you living your life for yourself rather than her, she can deal with it.
Synonyms for grown-ass
Depending on context, synonyms include full-grown, grown-up, big, grown, adult, developed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geezerish, raggedy-ass, savage, snaggy, gay-ass, biggety.
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