granddaddy

/ˈɡrændˌdædi/

Definitions

1. noun

A paternal grandfather; a grandfather.

“My granddaddy used to tell me stories about his childhood.”

2. noun

Used to express a sense of respect or affection for an older man, especially one who is a father or father figure.

“He’s a granddaddy to all the kids in the neighborhood.”

Synonyms

  • daddy
  • grandfather

Antonyms

  • granddaughter
  • nephew