grandpa
grandpa is the Jamaican English word for grandfather.
The term grandpa is used to refer to a grandfather.
Meaning: grandfather (informal) (noun)
Did you know?
- In some traditional Jamaican households, children might refer to their grandfather as Daddy if he played the primary paternal role in the home.
- In many Jamaican communities, a child might address an elderly man as grandpa even if there is no biological relation, as a sign of deep respect.
- Jamaican English allows for 'doubling' certain words for emphasis, so a child might call out for their grandpa-grandpa to show extreme affection.
Examples in context
- Mi grandpa deh a de yard.My grandpa is at the yard.
- Grandpa tell mi a story.Grandpa told me a story.
- Di old man a mi grandpa.The old man is my grandpa.
Example conversation
Two siblings are talking in their living room.
- KevonShanti, yuh see where grandpa deh?Shanti, do you see where grandpa is?
- ShantiNo, Kevon, mi neva see him.No, Kevon, I haven't seen him.
- KevonMi hope him okay.I hope he is okay.
- ShantiMi deh go check pon him now.I will go check on him now.
Thank you for helping me learn little bit about my Jamaican heritage. My grandfather was born in St. Ann’s Bay in Jamaica.