grandpa
/grandpa/
Definition
- Noun:
- The father of one's father or mother: A familiar and affectionate term for one's grandfather.
Usage
- The word "grandpa" is an informal, affectionate noun used to directly address or refer to one's paternal or maternal grandfather. It is commonly used by children and within families. It is a casual term; the more formal equivalent is "grandfather."
Examples
- Noun:
- We are going to visit my grandpa this weekend.
- Grandpa, can you tell us a story from when you were young?
- Her grandpa taught her how to fish.
Advanced Usage
- "Great-grandpa": Refers to the father of one's grandpa or grandma (one's great-grandfather).
- My great-grandpa immigrated to this country over a century ago.
Variants and Related Words
- Grandfather (n): The standard, more formal term for one's male grandparent.
- Granddad (n): Another common informal variant, similar in use to "grandpa."
- Gramps (n): A very informal, affectionate, and sometimes humorous term for grandpa.
Synonyms
- Grandfather: The formal synonym.
- Granddad: An informal synonym.
Related Phrases
- Grandpa's boy/girl: A phrase (not a phrasal verb) describing a grandchild who is particularly close to or favored by their grandfather.
- He's always been his grandpa's boy, following him everywhere.
Noun
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the father of your father or mother
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