noun
granddad
noun
1
An informal word for grandfather.
"Granddad taught him how to fish when he was six."
2
A familiar or sometimes mildly dismissive way of addressing an old man, whether or not he is actually a grandfather.
""Watch where you're going, granddad!" the cyclist shouted."
How to Use Granddad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, warm word for grandfather.
Common pairings
granddad's chair
call granddad
Word Forms
granddads plural
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Etymology
Built from "grand-" plus the informal word "dad."