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growing pains
noun plural
: pains in the legs of children who are growing
: the problems that are experienced as something (such as a business or a project) grows larger or more successful
Full Definition of GROWING PAINS
1
: pains in the legs of growing children having no demonstrable relation to growth
2
: the stresses and strains attending a new project or development
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First Known Use of GROWING PAINS
1810
GROWING PAINS Defined for Kids
growing pains
noun plural
Definition of GROWING PAINS for Kids
: pains that occur in the legs of growing children but have not been proven to be caused by growth
Medical Dictionary
growing pains
noun plural grow·ing pains \ˈgrō-iŋ-ˌpānz\
Medical Definition of GROWING PAINS
: pains occurring in the legs of growing children having no demonstrable relation to growth
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