Granny: meaning, definitions and examples

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granny

 

[ หˆษกrรฆni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family

An informal term for a grandmother, especially a grandmother who is kind, caring, and often spoils her grandchildren. Grannies are known for their wisdom, warmth, and love.

Synonyms

grammy, grandmother, nana

Examples of usage

  • My granny always bakes the best cookies for us.
  • When I was a child, my granny used to tell me bedtime stories.
  • We are going to visit my granny this weekend.
  • Grannies are the best at giving hugs.
  • I love spending time with my granny.

Translations

Translations of the word "granny" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avรณ

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กใ‚ƒใ‚“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grand-mรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abuela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผkanne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ• ๋จธ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ babiฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ babiฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅถๅฅถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ babica

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 abuela

Etymology

The word 'granny' originated from the Middle English word 'grannian', which meant 'to make a noise like a cat'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a grandmother, especially in an affectionate or informal way. The term 'granny' is commonly used in English-speaking countries to refer to a grandmother, and it carries connotations of warmth, love, and family.

See also: gran, granule.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,854, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.