Granddad: meaning, definitions and examples

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granddad

[ ˈɡrandˌdad ]

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family

A person's grandfather.

Synonyms

gramps, grandfather, grandpa

Examples of usage

My granddad used to take me fishing when I was a kid.
I miss my granddad's stories about the good old days.

Translations

Translations of the word "granddad" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avô

🇮🇳 दादा

🇩🇪 Opa

🇮🇩 kakek

🇺🇦 дідусь

🇵🇱 dziadek

🇯🇵 おじいちゃん

🇫🇷 grand-père

🇪🇸 abuelo

🇹🇷 dede

🇰🇷 할아버지

🇸🇦 جد

🇨🇿 dědeček

🇸🇰 dedko

🇨🇳 爷爷

🇸🇮 dedek

🇮🇸 afi

🇰🇿 ата

🇬🇪 პაპა

🇦🇿 baba

🇲🇽 abuelo

Word origin

The word 'granddad' is a colloquial term used to refer to one's grandfather. It is a combination of the words 'grand' and 'dad', indicating a familial relationship. The term has been in use for many years and is commonly used in informal contexts to address or talk about one's grandfather.