noun
granddaddy
Granddaddy (noun) means a very informal, affectionate word for grandfather. Example: “Her granddaddy used to tell the best stories on the porch.”
noun
1
A very informal, affectionate word for grandfather.
"Her granddaddy used to tell the best stories on the porch."
2
The original or most important example of something, from which later versions descend.
"That old arcade game is the granddaddy of every shooter that came after it."
How to use granddaddy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an affectionate word for grandfather, or, figuratively, the original or biggest example of its kind.
Common pairings
the granddaddy of them all
granddaddy of all storms
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Word forms
- Plural
- granddaddies
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Etymology
From "grand-" plus "daddy," a child's word for father.
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What does “granddaddy” mean?
The word “granddaddy” means a very informal, affectionate word for grandfather. In plain terms, either an affectionate word for grandfather, or, figuratively, the original or biggest example of its kind.
How do you use “granddaddy” in a sentence?
Here is “granddaddy” used in a sentence: “Her granddaddy used to tell the best stories on the porch.”
What part of speech is “granddaddy”?
“Granddaddy” is a noun.
How many meanings does “granddaddy” have?
“Granddaddy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a very informal, affectionate word for grandfather.
