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lolo

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Lolo (noun) means (informal, in some cultures, especially Filipino English) A term for one's grandfather. Example: “My lolo tells the best stories about the old days.”

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(informal, in some cultures, especially Filipino English) A term for one's grandfather.
"My lolo tells the best stories about the old days."

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In plain EnglishAn affectionate word for a grandfather, common in Filipino English.

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my lolo lolo's stories
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lolos
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Etymology

See also Tagalog lolo.

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What does “lolo” mean?
The word “lolo” means (informal, in some cultures, especially Filipino English) A term for one's grandfather. In plain terms, an affectionate word for a grandfather, common in Filipino English.
How do you use “lolo” in a sentence?
Here is “lolo” used in a sentence: “My lolo tells the best stories about the old days.”
What part of speech is “lolo”?
“Lolo” is a noun.
What is the meaning of lolo?
"lolo" (noun) means (informal, in some cultures, especially Filipino English) A term for one's grandfather.

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