Gramps: meaning, definitions and examples

👴

Add to dictionary

gramps

[ ɡramps ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

family

A grandfather, especially an old one.

Synonyms

grandad, grandfather, grandpa.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
gramps	Informal setting, often used by children or family members to affectionately refer to their grandfather. Hey gramps, can you tell me a story? Gramps is coming over for dinner tonight
grandfather	Formal setting, often used in written texts or when clarity is needed. My grandfather fought in World War II Her grandfather is a very wise man
grandpa	Informal setting, common term of endearment used by family members. Grandpa, can you help me with my homework? I love spending summers at grandpa’s farm
grandad	More common in British English, used in both informal and formal settings to refer to one's grandfather. My grandad used to work on the railways Let's go visit grandad this weekend

Examples of usage

He loved spending time with his gramps.
My gramps tells the best stories.
We're going to visit gramps this weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "gramps" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avô

🇮🇳 दादा

🇩🇪 Großvater

🇮🇩 kakek

🇺🇦 дід

🇵🇱 dziadek

🇯🇵 おじいさん

🇫🇷 grand-père

🇪🇸 abuelo

🇹🇷 dede

🇰🇷 할아버지

🇸🇦 جد

🇨🇿 dědeček

🇸🇰 dedko

🇨🇳 祖父

🇸🇮 dedek

🇮🇸 afi

🇰🇿 ата

🇬🇪 ბაბუა

🇦🇿 baba

🇲🇽 abuelo

Etymology

The term 'gramps' is a colloquial and affectionate way to refer to a grandfather. It is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, possibly as a shortened form of 'grandpa' or 'grandpapa'. 'Gramps' is commonly used in informal and familiar settings to address or talk about one's grandfather.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,700, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.

...
41697 sartorially
41698 goalless
41699 goober
41700 gramps
41701 gadabout
41702 tootling
41703 blacktopped
...