grampa
- noun
- /ˈɡræmpə/
- Informal
- You said your grampa knew you'd get it.
Like, you know, kind of Grampa on the couch, you know, kind of watching, you know, you know, HGTV or say yes to the dress, you know.
- Like, you know, kind of Grampa on the couch, you know, kind of watching, you know, you know, HGTV or say yes to the dress, you know.
Examples
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When I visit my grampa, he always tells me amazing stories from his childhood.
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My grampa is a cop.
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When you find my grampa, bring him back here, okay?
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I knew you would come, Grampa.
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It's almost time for bed, Grampa.
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"How did you get picked to go to the stars, Grampa?"
Fiction book (2000) -
Did Grampa Arthur ever tell you why he had such a close relationship with Uncle?
Fiction book (2000) -
We're going to the Senior Olympics to root for Grampa.
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When Joe awoke that next morning, he found Grampa Sam sitting there beside his bed, smoking a cigarette and drinking coffee.
Fiction book (1998) -
Eat your beans, Grampa.
Synonyms
The father of your mother or father
A man who is the father of your mother or father
A father or grandfather someone calls in a loving way
An older man who is the father of your mother or father
The father of your mother or father
A warm word some families use for father or grandfather
An informal, loving name for a grandfather
A casual name people use for their grandfather
An informal loving name for your grandfather
A loving name a child uses for their grandfather
An older man who is your grandfather or a kind male relative
A common informal name for grandfather in German and Dutch families
An old man used as a friendly name for your grandfather or another older man
A familiar loving name a child uses for their grandfather
A loving nickname for a child's grandfather or sometimes father
How Affectionate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Grampa is a friendly, informal form of grandpa, which breaks into grand 'big' and pa 'father'. So, it's used as an affectionate name for an older man in your family, especially your grandfather.