noun
grandpa
An informal word for grandfather.
My grandpa tells funny stories while we walk to the park.
Etymology
Grand- adds a generation to pa, a familiar name for father. The result is an informal term for the father of one’s parent.
More examples
- We visit both of my grandpas every summer.
- Her grandpa teaches her how to fix a bike.
- Thanks for the birthday card, Grandpa!
Forms
grandpa · grandpas
Similar words
- grandfather
- The standard term, less informal than grandpa.
- gramps
- A more playful, familiar nickname for a grandfather.