grandad
Pop's own pop
Grandad is an informal spelling of granddad—one's grandfather.
The spelling with one *n* is common in British English: My grandad fought in the war.
Like granddad, it can address or refer to any elderly man, though this risks condescension.
Male head of family
- forefatherAncestor from generations past
- progenitorAncestor or originator
- ancestorPredecessor in lineage
- genealogyStudy of family descent
heritage · ancestry · bloodline · family tree · roots · generation · descendant · lineage
Higher in rank
- pensionerRetired payment recipient
- retiredNo longer in workforce
- silver-hairedHaving gray-white hair
- agedAdvanced in years
venerable · octogenarian · nonagenarian · elder · old-timer · grey-haired · wrinkled · stooped
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- storytellerOne who recounts tales
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- adviserOne giving professional guidance
- experiencedHaving practical knowledge gained
knowledgeable · patient · insightful · life lessons · reminiscing · guidance · anecdotes · old-fashioned
patriarch
Male head of family
- forefatherAncestor from generations past
- progenitorAncestor or originator
- ancestorPredecessor in lineage
genealogy · heritage · ancestry · bloodline · family tree · roots · generation · descendant · lineage · forebear
senior
Higher in rank
- pensionerRetired payment recipient
- retiredNo longer in workforce
- silver-hairedHaving gray-white hair
aged · venerable · octogenarian · nonagenarian · elder · old-timer · grey-haired · wrinkled · stooped · walking stick
sage
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- storytellerOne who recounts tales
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- adviserOne giving professional guidance
experienced · knowledgeable · patient · insightful · life lessons · reminiscing · guidance · anecdotes · old-fashioned · traditional
grandfatherly
Benevolent and aged
warmhearted · tender · kindly · fond · nurturing · supportive · devoted · attentive · gentle · protective
gramps
Informal grandfather nickname
grandadgrandchild
Offspring's offspring
grandson · granddaughter · grandkid · great-grandchild · great-grandson
- grandfather clockTall freestanding pendulum timekeeper
- grandma's recipe
- grandma's house
- great grandfatherMale ancestor, third generation
- grandfather's clockTall floor clock
- grandfather clauseExemption preserving prior status
grandfather, grandma, grandparent, granddad, granddads, grandads, grandsire