gramps
noun/ɡræmps/
Frequency rank: #18,207 most common English word
Meaning
an informal, affectionate word for grandfather.
Example sentence
After school, she ran straight to gramps and gave him a big hug.
Synonyms & related words
- grandpa
- granddad
- grandfather
- grandpop
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