Definition of "grown-ups" []

• Plural form of grown-up. (noun)

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• "He had borne the brunt of the anger and betrayal that they felt toward "Grups," as they called grown-ups, and had worked to restore their trust, and prepare them to receive adult care."
• "We've got much in common with "adult orphans," what some sociologists have dubbed grown-ups whose parents are deceased."
• "I was taught to call grown-ups by Mister and Missus or Brother and Sister, but if she wanted me to call her Brenda, I would try."