granddaddy
word
/ˈɡɹænˌdædi/
/ɡɹˈændɐdˌi/
Definition
A familiar or affectionate word for grandfather. Also used informally to refer to the original or most important example of something (e.g., the granddaddy of all festivals).
Usage & Nuances
Informal and affectionate, 'granddaddy' is less formal than 'grandfather'. Can also be used metaphorically (e.g., 'the granddaddy of all mountains'). Not used in formal writing. Common mainly in American English.
Spanish: abuelo - precursor (figurado)Portuguese (BR): vovô - precursor (figurado)Portuguese (PT): avô - precursor (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 爷爷 - 始祖 (引申义)Chinese (Traditional): 爺爺 - 始祖 (引申義)Hindi: दादा - जनक (रूपक)Arabic: جد - الأصل (مجازي)Bengali: দাদা - অগ্রপূর্ব (রূপক অর্থে)Russian: дедушка - прародитель (переносное)Japanese: おじいちゃん - 元祖（比喩的）Vietnamese: ông - ông tổ (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 할아버지 - 시초 (비유적으로)Turkish: büyükbaba - öncül (mecazi)Urdu: دادا - بانی (مجازاً)Indonesian: kakek - pelopor (kiasan)
Example Sentences
My granddaddy tells great stories.
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We visited my granddaddy on Sunday.
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My granddaddy loves fishing at the lake.
basic
Granddaddy always has some funny advice when I call him.
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That old building is the granddaddy of all the skyscrapers downtown.
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This car is the granddaddy of classic convertibles.
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