Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gramp
noun
/ɡræmp/
Definition
A colloquial term for a grandfather or an affectionate way of addressing an old man.
Examples
- My gramp used to tell the best stories about his childhood.
- Every Sunday, we visit gramp at the nursing home.
- Gramp always knows how to make me smile after a bad day.
Meaning
Gramp is often used as a term of endearment for grandfathers, reflecting a close familial relationship.
Synonyms
- grandfather
- granda
- papa
- gramps
