"grandbaby" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: grandbabies [plural]
Etymology: From grand- + baby. Attested 1850s US. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|grand|baby}} grand- + baby Head templates: {{en-noun}} grandbaby (plural grandbabies)
  1. (informal) A young grandchild. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Family members

Inflected forms

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