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grandad

British  
/ ˈɡrænˌdædɪ, ˈɡrænˌdæd /

noun

  1. informal words for grandfather

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He said his grandad "chased away some devil worshippers once" and "broke his leg" doing so.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

"He's waddling around the field like a grandad, that's why Portugal are out," the former England striker said.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Because her grandad was unable to attend, her family were planning to host an event at his care facility, with the idea of having "a little buffet and some photos with him".

From BBC May 18, 2026

Emma Noakes, 34, tied the knot in April but her beloved grandad George Lacey was unable to attend due to his worsening symptoms.

From BBC May 18, 2026

“Well, I remember that my old grandad once knew a sea rat,” she answered.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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