Grandad

/ˈɡrændæd/
noun

The father of your mother or father.

My grandad used to tell me stories about his childhood.
Visual representation of "grandad" - The father of your mother or father

Often appears as...

  • my grandad
  • old grandad
noun

An old man.

The old grandad sat on the park bench feeding pigeons.
Visual representation of "grandad" - An old man

Often appears as...

  • old grandad
  • grumpy grandad

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

The father of your mother or father.

My grandad used to tell me stories about his childhood.
Visual representation of "grandad" - The father of your mother or father

Often appears as...

  • my grandad
  • old grandad
noun

An old man.

The old grandad sat on the park bench feeding pigeons.
Visual representation of "grandad" - An old man

Often appears as...

  • old grandad
  • grumpy grandad

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "grandad"
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Family Term

Used specifically to refer to a direct ancestor, two generations above you.

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I'm visiting my grandad this weekend.
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Endearment

Conveys affection and familiarity when referencing your grandfather.

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I've got the best grandad ever!
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Cultural Variations

Some cultures have unique names or titles for grandfathers that can be used synonymously.

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In my culture, we call our grandad 'abuelo'.
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Family Term

Used specifically to refer to a direct ancestor, two generations above you.

Illustration for Family Term
I'm visiting my grandad this weekend.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Endearment

Conveys affection and familiarity when referencing your grandfather.

Illustration for Endearment
I've got the best grandad ever!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Variations

Some cultures have unique names or titles for grandfathers that can be used synonymously.

Illustration for Cultural Variations
In my culture, we call our grandad 'abuelo'.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Family Term

Used specifically to refer to a direct ancestor, two generations above you.

Illustration for Family Term
I'm visiting my grandad this weekend.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Endearment

Conveys affection and familiarity when referencing your grandfather.

Illustration for Endearment
I've got the best grandad ever!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Variations

Some cultures have unique names or titles for grandfathers that can be used synonymously.

Illustration for Cultural Variations
In my culture, we call our grandad 'abuelo'.
Visual representation of the word "Grandad"

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Quote examples

Genevieve O'Reilly

Irish Actress

All of my dad's family, his brothers and sisters, my nana and grandad and all of the cousins emigrated to Australia within two years of each other. Irish families are close at the best of times, but when you move to the other side of the world, we were like a big posse over there.
Portrait of Genevieve O'Reilly

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Millie Bright

English Athlete

My grandad gives me an honest opinion on the games and my performance. I really respect him for that. He's really helped me develop as a person and a player, and he's always been honest with me, whether I've had a good or bad game, where I need to improve.
Portrait of Millie Bright

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Sarah Millican

I used to help my maternal grandad in his garden. He was a lovely, kind man. He turned his spare bedroom into a greenhouse because he didn't have room in the garden, and I remember rows of polythened plants stuffed in there.
Portrait of Sarah Millican

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Jordan Pickford

English Athlete

I remember going for a drink of water, and one old bloke shouts, 'Hey you, young lad! Your grandad is under that grass!' I just turned around to him, gave him the thumbs up and said: 'Nae problem!
Portrait of Jordan Pickford

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Bez

English Dancer

My grandad, when he came home from the war, the only thing he came home with was four massive tins of honey and ever since honey has been part of our family life - on our cereal and in our tea.
Portrait of Bez

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Jessie J

English Musician

It's really important to me that my niece and nephews can come and see my show, as can my grandad and nan. I love spending time with my family, and music has always bonded us.
Portrait of Jessie J

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Amaal Mallik

Indian Director

I had grown up with music influence of my grandad, uncle, dad. So, professionally I first assisted others to do something different, to get an edge.
Portrait of Amaal Mallik

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Lily Allen

English Musician

My grandad was a submariner; my mum's dad was in the navy.
Portrait of Lily Allen

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Gylfi Sigurdsson

Icelander Athlete

My grandad was a fisherman and my dad was a fisherman.
Portrait of Gylfi Sigurdsson

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Travis Scott

American Rapper

My grandad, he has his doctorate in psychology.
Portrait of Travis Scott

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Genevieve O'Reilly

Irish Actress

All of my dad's family, his brothers and sisters, my nana and grandad and all of the cousins emigrated to Australia within two years of each other. Irish families are close at the best of times, but when you move to the other side of the world, we were like a big posse over there.
Portrait of Genevieve O'Reilly

Quote examples

Millie Bright

English Athlete

My grandad gives me an honest opinion on the games and my performance. I really respect him for that. He's really helped me develop as a person and a player, and he's always been honest with me, whether I've had a good or bad game, where I need to improve.
Portrait of Millie Bright

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Sarah Millican

I used to help my maternal grandad in his garden. He was a lovely, kind man. He turned his spare bedroom into a greenhouse because he didn't have room in the garden, and I remember rows of polythened plants stuffed in there.
Portrait of Sarah Millican

Quote examples

Jordan Pickford

English Athlete

I remember going for a drink of water, and one old bloke shouts, 'Hey you, young lad! Your grandad is under that grass!' I just turned around to him, gave him the thumbs up and said: 'Nae problem!
Portrait of Jordan Pickford

Quote examples

Bez

English Dancer

My grandad, when he came home from the war, the only thing he came home with was four massive tins of honey and ever since honey has been part of our family life - on our cereal and in our tea.
Portrait of Bez

Quote examples

Jessie J

English Musician

It's really important to me that my niece and nephews can come and see my show, as can my grandad and nan. I love spending time with my family, and music has always bonded us.
Portrait of Jessie J

Quote examples

Amaal Mallik

Indian Director

I had grown up with music influence of my grandad, uncle, dad. So, professionally I first assisted others to do something different, to get an edge.
Portrait of Amaal Mallik

Quote examples

Lily Allen

English Musician

My grandad was a submariner; my mum's dad was in the navy.
Portrait of Lily Allen

Quote examples

Gylfi Sigurdsson

Icelander Athlete

My grandad was a fisherman and my dad was a fisherman.
Portrait of Gylfi Sigurdsson

Quote examples

Travis Scott

American Rapper

My grandad, he has his doctorate in psychology.
Portrait of Travis Scott
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