Meaning
A great-grandfather — the father of one's grandparent. In Jamaica's close, multi-generational families, the great-grampa (and great-granny) are living links to the old-time ways, and elders of four living generations under one family are cherished and respected.
Examples
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Mi great-grampa still deh, ninety-odd years.
My great-grandfather is still alive, ninety-odd years old.
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Him great-grampa did a Maroon.
His great-grandfather was a Maroon.
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Four generation live inna di one yaad.
Four generations live in the one home.
Origin
A compound — 'great' plus 'grampa' (grandpa) — for a great-grandfather.
How it’s used
A great-grandfather; a living link to old-time ways in multi-generational families. Compare 'nana', 'granny', 'puppa'.