Word
gramps
UK/ɡɹˈæmps/
Countable noun
Definition
n. your grandfather, said in a warm and casual way. You use it when you talk about him or to him with love.
n. an affectionate term for a grandfather, used especially within families.
Examples
“My gramps tells great stories about his youth.”
“We visit my gramps every Sunday, and he always makes pancakes for the kids.”
“Even in his nineties, my gramps remembers the names of every neighbour on the street where he grew up.”
Examples
simple
“My gramps tells great stories about his youth.”
contextual
“We visit my gramps every Sunday, and he always makes pancakes for the kids.”
complex
“Even in his nineties, my gramps remembers the names of every neighbour on the street where he grew up.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “gramps” in context.
Verb
01. call gramps
“Please call Gramps after school today.”
verb + noun
02. gramps laughs
“Gramps laughs when we play cards together.”
noun + verb
03. gramps says
“Gramps says I can help in the garden.”
noun + verb
04. gramps smiles
“Gramps smiles every time I come home.”
noun + verb
05. hug gramps
“Run and hug Gramps when you see him!”
verb + noun
06. miss gramps
“I miss Gramps when he is away.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. dear gramps
“Hi, dear Gramps! I made a card for you.”
adj + noun
08. old gramps
“Old Gramps tells the best funny stories.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. dinner with gramps
“Sunday dinner with Gramps is my favourite time.”
noun + prep + noun
10. go and see gramps
“Let's go and see Gramps on Sunday afternoon.”
11. have tea with gramps
“We have tea with Gramps after school.”
12. love you gramps
“Good night, I love you, Gramps!”
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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