grandpa
noun
grand·pa
ˈgran(d)-ˌpä 
-ˌpȯ;
ˈgram-ˌpä
-ˌpȯ
plural grandpas
informal
: the father of one's father or mother : grandfather sense 1a
This is an old photo of your grandma and grandpa.
—often used as a form of addressGrandpa, will you read me a story?
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My grandpa was emotionally vacant, if not completely unavailable, and at times was physically abusive.
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Outside Online, 11 June 2025
This part of the story also employs some smooth moves – including Michael Jackson's moonwalk – as well as some deeper thoughts courtesy of Chuck's lovably crusty grandpa Albie, played by Mark Hamill.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 June 2025
The main industry is growing potatoes and fishing, two things young Nanning helps with at the neighboring farm run by Tessa (Akin regular Diane Kruger in a small role) and with his grandpa Arjan (Lars Jessen) and uncles.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Comments Jimmy Kimmel is back — and reporting for grandpa duty.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 May 2025
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Outside Online, 11 June 2025
This part of the story also employs some smooth moves – including Michael Jackson's moonwalk – as well as some deeper thoughts courtesy of Chuck's lovably crusty grandpa Albie, played by Mark Hamill.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 June 2025
The main industry is growing potatoes and fishing, two things young Nanning helps with at the neighboring farm run by Tessa (Akin regular Diane Kruger in a small role) and with his grandpa Arjan (Lars Jessen) and uncles.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Comments Jimmy Kimmel is back — and reporting for grandpa duty.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 May 2025
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“Grandpa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandpa. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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