grown ass man

Beginner 📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Definition

A mindset of tackling life's challenges head-on with maturity and resilience, rather than avoiding responsibility or complaining incessantly. It's the adult equivalent of 'putting on your big boy pants' and handling your business.

Example Usage

After getting fired, Marcus didn't cry about it—he became a grown ass man and started his own business.

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