grandad
grandad — noun
1. In informal, affectionate language, the father of someone's mother or father — u
In informal, affectionate language, the father of someone's mother or father — used especially by children or when talking warmly about a family member.
Nadia visits her grandad every Sunday after church.
possessive 'her' + grandad: family relationship
Felix's grandad taught him how to fish when he was six.
This old photo shows Christopher's grandad on his first day at school.
Rin's grandad built a treehouse for the kids in the backyard.
- grandpa
equally informal, more common in American English
- grandfather
neutral and more formal; used in official documents or polite contexts
- grandma
the female equivalent, referring to a grandmother
文法句型
possessive + grandad
grandad as direct address
用法筆記
Frequently used by children and grandchildren in everyday family talk. 'Grandad' is warmer and less formal than 'grandfather'; it is common in British English and Australian English.
常見錯誤
2. A word used to speak to a man you do not know, especially an older one, often in
A word used to speak to a man you do not know, especially an older one, often in a rude, impatient, or teasing way — sometimes meant humorously between people who know each other.
"Hey, grandad, you dropped your wallet!" called out Élise.
direct address 'grandad' delivering a polite warning to a stranger
Some kids shouted "grandad!" at the old man as he walked past.
"Move over, grandad, you're in the way," said Emre at the market.
"Come on, grandad, let me help you carry those bags," said Mira.
文法句型
grandad as a form of address (no determiner)
用法筆記
Can sound rude or disrespectful if said with a harsh tone. In some communities, friends or neighbours use it playfully with no offence intended. Avoid using this sense with someone you do not know well.