noun
gramps
noun
1
Informal word for grandfather.
"Gramps took us fishing every summer."
2
A casual, sometimes teasing way to refer to an old man in general.
""Slow down there, gramps," the teenager joked."
How to Use Gramps
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual word for grandfather, sometimes used jokingly for any older man.
When to use it
Informal — can be affectionate or mildly teasing depending on tone.
Word Forms
gramps plural
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