grandpapa
Americannoun
Usage
What does grandpapa mean? Grandpapa is an informal word for grandfather—the father of a person’s parent. A much more common synonym is grandpa. The word papa is an informal way to say father and is much more commonly used. Grandpapa should be capitalized when it’s used as a proper name, as in Please tell Grandpapa that I miss him. But grandpapa does not need to be capitalized when it’s simply used as a way to refer to him, as in Please tell my grandpapa that I miss him. Example: It doesn’t matter what you call your grandpapa, as long as you call him.
Etymology
Origin of grandpapa
Example Sentences
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When asked how she would feel if he were replaced by a badger, she said: "Well, lucky badger or lucky grandpapa", adding that a suitable substitute should be a very brave and courageous animal.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
And grandpapa would go up to the market when pineapple came into season, he would come home and he couldn't wait to get the house.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2020
“I think history will prove my grandpapa to be right under the circumstances. And I think I will prove to be right.”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2019
For lunch, pupils are promised freshly cooked meals which, whenever possible, include organic meat, vegetables and dairy, all of which grandpapa Charles will undoubtedly approve.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 7, 2017
My "great friend" or my "grandpapa from Russia," as I often called him, had exquisite manners.
From My Memoirs by Marguerite Steinheil
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