Gramp Meaning in English
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Definition
A very informal or affectionate way to refer to one's grandfather; similar to "grandpa" or "gramps".
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mostly used by young children, in families, or in dialogue; rarely written formally. More common in American English. Similar terms: 'gramps', 'grandpa'. Not used for people outside your family.
Spanish: abuelito (informal) - abuelo (cariñoso)Portuguese (BR): vovô (informal)Portuguese (PT): avô (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 老爷爷 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 爺爺 (口語)Hindi: दादा (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: جدو (عامية)Bengali: দাদু - দাদাRussian: дедуля - дедушкаJapanese: おじいちゃんVietnamese: ông nội (thân mật) - ông ngoại (thân mật)Korean: 할아버지 (친근하게)Turkish: dede (samimi)Urdu: دادا ابو (محبت سے) - نانا ابو (محبت سے)Indonesian: kakek (akrab)
Example Sentences
Hey gramp, can you help me with my bike?
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Whenever I visit, gramp makes me pancakes for breakfast.
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Don't forget to call your gramp on his birthday!
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I love my gramp very much.
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My gramp tells funny stories.
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Gramp takes me to the park.
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