noun
grandad
An informal word for grandfather.
My grandad tells funny stories whenever we visit his house.
Etymology
The kinship use of grand places the relationship one generation beyond a parent. Combined with the familiar dad, it gives an informal name for a grandfather.
More examples
- I call my grandad every Sunday.
- Both of her grandads came to the school play.
- Thanks for teaching me to fish, Grandad.
Forms
grandad · grandads
Similar words
- grandpa
- Another informal family name for the same relative.
- grandfather
- The standard term, more neutral and formal than grandad.