Grannie: meaning, definitions and examples

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grannie

 

[ หˆษกrรฆni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family relation

The term 'grannie' is an affectionate and informal term for a grandmother. It connotes warmth and love, often used by grandchildren to express endearment. Grannies are typically seen as nurturing and caring figures in a family setting. They are often associated with the passing down of traditions, recipes, and wisdom from one generation to the next.

Synonyms

grammy, grandmother, nana, oma

Examples of usage

  • I spent the summer with my grannie.
  • Grannie always makes the best cookies.
  • Every Sunday, I visit my grannie for tea.
  • Grannie tells the best stories about her childhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "grannie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vovรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Oma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nenek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฑัƒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ babcia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใฐใ‚ใ•ใ‚“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grand-mรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abuela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผkanne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ• ๋จธ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ babiฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ babiฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅถๅฅถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะถะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™nษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abuelita

Etymology

The word 'grannie' is a diminutive form of 'grandmother', which traces its origin back to the Old French term 'grand-mere', meaning 'grandmother'. It first entered the English language in the late 17th century. The affectionate forms used for grandparents, like 'grannie', emerged as a way for children to express their fondness and closeness to these family members. Over the years, various cultures have developed their own affectionate terms for grandparents, showing the universal love and respect for elders within families. 'Grannie' reflects an intimate and cherished relationship, often reminding us of fond childhood memories spent with these parental figures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,629, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.