Grownup
(noun)
- An adult person.
- Someone who has grown to full maturity.
Origin:
19th century; earliest use found in the christian advocate (new york). from grow up + -n.
Examples:
- She was surprised when her little sister became a grownup.
- He didn't like acting like a grownup.
- The children were excited to play with the grownups.
- He was still a child in a grownup's body.
- The party was for grownups only.