granddaddy

[US]/ˈɡrændˌdædi/
[UK]/ˈɡrændˌdædi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.grandfather; an influential or important figure
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

granddaddy longlegs

granddaddy of all

granddaddy card

granddaddy issue

granddaddy war

granddaddy moment

granddaddy style

granddaddy figure

granddaddy plan

granddaddy project

Example Sentences

the granddaddy of all inventions is the wheel.

he is considered the granddaddy of modern computing.

the granddaddy of all questions is, "what is the meaning of life?"

in the world of music, beethoven is often seen as the granddaddy of classical composers.

the granddaddy of all sports cars is the ferrari.

many believe that the granddaddy of all video games is pong.

the granddaddy of all tech companies is apple.

when it comes to fashion, chanel is the granddaddy of luxury brands.

the granddaddy of all horror films is psycho.

for many, the granddaddy of all comic books is superman.

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