granddad

English

Alternative forms

• grandad

Etymology

From grand- + dad (“father”).

Pronunciation

• Audio (Southern England):

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• Rhymes: -æd

Noun

granddad (plural granddads) (chiefly UK)

1. (informal) grandfather
2. A familiar or disparaging term of address to an old man.

   Hey! Get out of my way, granddad!

Synonyms

• gramps
• granddaddy
• grandpa
• grandfather
• pops