grandad

gran-dad · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) Grandfather; an affectionate term for one's grandfather.

Forms

plural: grandads

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    grandad shirt — a collarless shirt with buttons only part way down

Related words

See also: granddad, grandfather, grandpa
Synonyms: gramps, granddad, grandfather, grandpa

Etymology

Compound of "grand" (from Latin grandis, "great") and "dad" (informal for father).