granddad

grand-dad · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) Grandfather; an affectionate term for one's grandfather. Alternative spelling of "grandad."

Forms

plural: granddads

Related words

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

Etymology

Compound of "grand" (from Latin grandis, "great") and "dad" (informal for father). The double 'd' spelling is a common variant.