noun
grandpa
GRAM-pah
noun
1
An informal word for grandfather.
"Grandpa used to whittle little wooden boats for us."
2
A casual, sometimes joking way of referring to any older man.
"Come on, grandpa, keep up!"
How to Use Grandpa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, affectionate word for grandfather.
Common pairings
grandpa's stories
old grandpa
Word Forms
grandpas plural
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Etymology
A blend of "grand-" and "pa," modeled on "grandfather."