Childhood Vocabulary

noun A male parent; a father.

• My dad is a prominent lawyer in the city.
• My dad loves to watch football on Sundays.
• My old man is always telling the same jokes.
• My dad is the rock of our family.

adjective describing someone or something that is full of fun and playfulness

• The children engaged in a playful game of tag during recess.
• She has a playful personality and is always joking around with her friends.
• The puppy was so cute and playful, it was bouncing around like crazy.
• The artist used playful colors and shapes to create a whimsical masterpiece.

noun a familiar term of address to a young boy or man

• The young man, also known as sonny, excelled in his academic pursuits.
• Hey sonny, can you help me with this math problem?
• What's up, sonny? You ready to hit the beach?
• He may be the boss's sonny, but he still has to earn his place in the company.

noun a child of one's son or daughter

• I am looking forward to spending quality time with my grandkid during the holidays.
• I can't wait to hang out with my grandkid this weekend!
• My grandkid is the coolest kid on the block.
• Having a grandkid feels like winning the jackpot in life.