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grandpapa

/ˈɡræn.pɑːˌpɑː/
grand · pa · pa
Plural:grandpapas
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• noun

1

A grandfather, especially when used by a child or as an affectionate, somewhat old-fashioned form of address.

Example

"The children gathered around the fireplace to hear their grandpapa tell stories about his youth."

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• Nearby Words

grandness
grandniece
grandpa
grandpapa
grandpappy
grandparent
grandparental

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested in the mid-18th century, formed on the model of French grand-papa from grand- (indicating a generational remove) and papa (a familial term for father).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grandpapa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grandpapa
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