noun
Lola
LOH-luh
noun
1
(informal, in some cultures, especially Filipino English) A term for one's grandmother.
"My lola makes the best adobo in the family."
How to Use Lola
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn affectionate word for a grandmother, common in Filipino English.
Common pairings
my lola
lola's house
visit lola
Word Forms
lolas plural
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Etymology
From Spanish Lola, a pet form of the given name Dolores; in Filipino usage the word separately came to mean "grandmother."