Definition of adult

adult    

verb - intransitive

• to act like a responsible adult.

  I fixed my toilet last night. It was a new adulting adventure for me.

  My brother is good at adulting.

  Last edited on Nov 01 2018. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 01 2018.

verb - transitive

• to perform a task like a responsible adult.

  I adulted the crap out of that toilet repair.

  You really adulted Thanksgiving dinner. Good job.

  Last edited on Nov 01 2018. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 01 2018.

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Other terms relating to 'adult':
AB	Definitions include: acronym for "adult baby".
ABDL	Definitions include: "adult baby diaper lover".
AB/DL	Definitions include: "adult baby / diaper lover".
adult beverage	Definitions include: an alcoholic beverage.

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