grown-ass
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Meaning · English
Grown-up; adult; often used in reproach of an adult's immaturity, or, conversely, in assertion of maturity.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They call it a sport, but to me it looks like a bunch of grown-ass men running around like children.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “grown-ass” mean?
Grown-up; adult; often used in reproach of an adult's immaturity, or, conversely, in assertion of maturity.
Is “grown-ass” formal or informal?
grown-ass is generally slang, vulgar.