should the word "grandpa" be capitalized?

Question

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Answer 1

If you are using Grandpa in place of a name (Grandpa, come look at this.), yes.
If you are talking about your grandpa, but not using it for a name, (My grandpa use to take me fishing.), no

Answer 2

You do not capitalize the word grandpa is you are talking about a generic grandpa, as in a persons grandpa is their fathers father, etc. If you are saying, Grandpa, where are you?, ie using the word grandpa as a name, you capitalize it as you would any name.

Answer 3

Unless at the beginning of a sentence, then probably not. Also when used as name and not as just a noun then it is capitalized, for example: "But Grandpa said I could." vs. " He is their grandpa."

Answer 4

If you're using it as a proper noun, yes, like Grandpa Charles. But if not, no need to capitalize.

Answer 5

Only if used with a name, like Grandpa Walton

Answer 6

I wouldn't ordinarily capitalize grandpa, but I would if it was an honorific, or in other words meant as a statement of respect to an elder, I definitely would, especially if the elder is named.

Answer 7

It depends on the context, is it used as a proper noun or not? "a grandpa" "Grandpa Jones"

same rule for mother

your mother said get to work
what do you think of this dress, Mother?

Answer 8

If you just say "my grandpa, Joe..." then it does not need to be capitalized. However, "Grandpa Smith gave me his old military uniform" does need to be capitalized because you are using his last name.

Answer 9

By itself, no it should not. If you're using it as part of a character's name in such a way as "Grandpa Jim," then it should be capitalized.

Answer 10

If you're using it as someones name, capitalize it. If you're using it as a general term, just stick with grandfather. It sounds more mature and formal and I know for a fact that it is not supposed to be capitalized.