grampy

Dad's dad, informally

Grampy is an affectionate term for grandfather, used primarily by young children or within families that have adopted it as a nickname: Grampy took us fishing every summer.

Like gramps, grandpa, and pop-pop, it reflects the informal, endearing names grandchildren give their grandfathers.

nostalgic

memories

Stored past experiences

childhoodLife's earliest phase
visitsSocial calls
summersWarmest annual seasons

farmhouse · rocking-chair · porch · fishing · workshop · woodworking · toolshed · candy · spoiling · lap

familial

grandad

Male ancestor, two generations back

papaInformal term for father
elderSenior figure of authority
patriarchMale head of family

ancestor · forebear · family · lineage · generations · kinship · bloodline · heritage · descendant · grandsire

affectionate

old-timer

Long-tenured person

codgerCrusty elderly man
geezerInformal term for old man
silver-hairedHaving gray-white hair

wrinkled · beloved · doting · storyteller · wise · gentle · patient · kindly · cherished · adored

Categories

grandfatherspapaw, pawpaw, pappy, abuelo
age slanggeezer, codger, coot, old fart, old timer
nicknamesnickname, pet name, alias, handle, moniker

Opposites

generational role

grampygrandchild

Offspring's offspring

grandson · granddaughter · grandkid · great-grandchild · grandchildren

gender

grampygranny

Informal term for grandmother

grandma · nana · nanny · gran · meemaw

register/formality

grampygrandfather

Father's or mother's father

grandsire · paternal grandfather · maternal grandfather

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G