granddad

/'grændæd/ Cách viết khác : (grandad) /'grændæd/

Thân thiện

Granddad reads a storybook to his grandson.

Definition

Noun: 1. A father of one's father or mother; a grandfather: This is the primary meaning, referring to the male parent of one's own parent. It is a familiar and affectionate term. 2. (Informal) An elderly man: Sometimes used as a friendly or respectful term for an old man, not necessarily a relative.

Usage

"Granddad" is an informal, affectionate noun used primarily in spoken English and familiar writing. It directly addresses or refers to one's grandfather. The spelling "grandad" is also common.

Examples

• Referring to one's own grandfather:
  • I'm going to visit my granddad this weekend.
  • My granddad taught me how to fish.
• Direct address:
  • "Look at this, Granddad!" the child exclaimed.
  • Happy Birthday, Granddad!
• Informal reference to an elderly man:
  • The kind granddad next door always waves hello.

Advanced Usage

• "Great-granddad": Refers to the father of one's granddad (i.e., a great-grandfather).
  • My great-granddad immigrated to this country.

Variants and Related Words

• Grandad (n.): An alternative, equally common spelling of "granddad".
• Grandfather (n.): The more formal standard term.
• Grandpa (n.): Another common informal term, similar in affection and usage to "granddad".
• Granddaddy (n., informal): An even more informal or folksy variant, sometimes used to mean "the oldest, largest, or most important example of something".
  • That old truck is the granddaddy of all modern pickups.

Synonyms

• Grandfather (standard/formal)
• Grandpa (informal)
• Gramps (very informal/affectionate)

Related Idioms

• (The) granddaddy of them all: Used to describe the most famous, important, original, or extreme example of something.
  • The Super Bowl is the granddaddy of them all when it comes to sporting events.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the father of your father or mother

Từ đồng nghĩa

• grandfather
• gramps
• grandad
• granddaddy
• grandpa