1. Plural of grandpappy; informal term for grandfathers.
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; often used affectionately by children or in family contexts

Examples

• My grandpappies used to tell me stories about the old days.
• Both of my grandpappies served in the military.
• The kids love visiting their grandpappies on weekends.
• My grandpappies taught me how to fish.
• We spent the holidays with our grandpappies and grandmothers.