grampa
Dad's dad, informally
Grampa is an informal spelling of grandpa, representing the way the word is commonly pronounced with the D dropped.
It appears in casual writing, children's books, and dialogue: Grampa took me fishing every summer.
The spelling emphasizes warmth and familiarity.
Shoulder straps for trousers
- cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
- pipeHollow conveyance channel
- newspaperPrinted periodical of current events
butterscotch · nap · snoring · grumpy · spoiling · fishing · whittling · workshop
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- storytellerOne who recounts tales
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- teacherOne who instructs others
guide · patriarch · counsel · lessons · traditions · history · memories · reminiscence
Higher in rank
- agedAdvanced in years
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- retireeOne who left work
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
nonagenarian · gray-haired · white-haired · wrinkled · stooped · aging · retirement · rocking-chair
Father, informally
Father, informally
- papaInformal term for father
- poppaFather, colloquially
- grandparentParent once removed
- paternalOf or from father
maternal · family · grandson · granddaughter · grandchild · nana · grandma · lineage
suspenders
Shoulder straps for trousers
newspaper · butterscotch · nap · snoring · grumpy · spoiling · fishing · whittling · workshop · toolshed
sage
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- storytellerOne who recounts tales
- advisorOne who gives guidance
teacher · guide · patriarch · counsel · lessons · traditions · history · memories · reminiscence · anecdotes
senior
Higher in rank
octogenarian · nonagenarian · gray-haired · white-haired · wrinkled · stooped · aging · retirement · rocking-chair · cane
pops
Father, informally
pawpaw · peepaw · abuelo · dada · chief · old-timer · old man
pops
Father, informally
- papaInformal term for father
- poppaFather, colloquially
- grandparentParent once removed
paternal · maternal · family · grandson · granddaughter · grandchild · nana · grandma · lineage · generation
- Grandparentsgrandma, grandmother, grandparent, granny, nana
- seniorssenior citizens, senior, elderly, old woman, old lady
grampagrandchild
Offspring's offspring
grandson · granddaughter · grandkid · great-grandchild · great-grandson