English Explanatory Dictionary

guakong

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. maternal grandfather; maternal grandpa.
  2. term of address for one's maternal grandfather

Pronunciation

/ˈɡwɑ.kɔŋ/

Word forms

guakong guakongs gua kong

Etymology

From Hokkien 外公 (gōa-kong, “maternal grandfather”). Compare Tagalog guwakong.

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