Granddad: meaning, definitions and examples
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granddad
[ หษกrandหdad ]
family
A person's grandfather.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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granddad |
Informal and affectionate term often used by children or when speaking casually.
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grandfather |
Formal and respectful term used in more official or polite contexts.
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gramps |
Very informal and affectionate term, typically used by young children or in a playful manner.
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grandpa |
Friendly and slightly informal term used by children or in everyday conversation.
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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:
๐ต๐น avรด
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคพเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Opa
๐ฎ๐ฉ kakek
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะดััั
๐ต๐ฑ dziadek
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใกใใ
๐ซ๐ท grand-pรจre
๐ช๐ธ abuelo
๐น๐ท dede
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์๋ฒ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ dฤdeฤek
๐ธ๐ฐ dedko
๐จ๐ณ ็ท็ท
๐ธ๐ฎ dedek
๐ฎ๐ธ afi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baba
๐ฒ๐ฝ abuelo
Etymology
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.
See also: grand, grandad, grandeur, grandfather, grandiose, grandly, grandma, grandmother, grandpa, grandparent.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,722 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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