Definitions
- Referring to a grandmother in a casual or affectionate way. - Used to describe an older woman with gray hair and wrinkles. - Talking about a stereotypical image of a grandmother who bakes cookies, knits, and spoils her grandchildren.
- Referring to a grandmother in a loving or endearing way. - Used to describe a grandmother who is young at heart and active. - Talking about a modern and unconventional grandmother who enjoys technology, travel, and adventure.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to grandmothers.
- 2Both words are used in an affectionate or endearing way.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a stereotypical image of a grandmother.
- 4Both words can be used as a term of endearment for any older woman.
What is the difference?
- 1Age: Granny is associated with an older and more traditional grandmother, while nana can refer to a younger and more modern grandmother.
- 2Image: Granny is associated with a more stereotypical image of a grandmother who bakes, knits, and spoils her grandchildren, while nana can refer to a more active, adventurous, and unconventional grandmother.
Remember this!
Granny and nana are both terms of endearment used to refer to grandmothers. However, granny is more commonly used in British English and is associated with a more traditional and stereotypical image of a grandmother. On the other hand, nana is more common in American English and can refer to a younger, more modern, and unconventional grandmother.
