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granny

[ˈɡræni]

granny Definition

informal term for grandmother.

Using granny: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "granny" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm going to visit my granny this weekend.

  • Example

    My granny always bakes the best cookies.

  • Example

    She loves spending time with her granny.

granny Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for granny

Phrases with granny

  • a self-contained living area within a house or on the same grounds as a house, typically designed for an elderly relative

    Example

    We're building a granny flat for my mom so she can live with us.

  • a knot that is not tied correctly and slips easily

    Example

    I can't get this rope to stay tied because I used a granny knot.

  • granny glasses

    a style of eyeglasses with round lenses and thick frames, popular in the 1960s and 1970s

    Example

    She wore granny glasses and bell-bottoms to the party.

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Summary: granny in Brief

The informal term 'granny' [ˈɡræni] refers to a grandmother. It is commonly used to refer to one's own grandmother or someone else's. The term is often used affectionately, as in 'My granny always bakes the best cookies.' Other phrases include 'granny flat,' a self-contained living area for an elderly relative, and 'granny knot,' a knot that slips easily.

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