granny
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɡræni/
granny means: The mother of your mother or father.
noun
GRANDMOTHERA2
The mother of your mother or father.
- My granny lives nearby.
- We visited Granny last Sunday.
- Both my grannies came to my birthday party.
ELDERLY WOMANB2
An old woman, whether or not she has grandchildren.
- A little granny waved at us.
- The film follows two grannies on holiday.
- He helped an old granny carry her shopping.
adjective
OLD LADY STYLEC1
Having the old-fashioned style of clothes or accessories associated with elderly women.
- She wore granny glasses.
- Those granny shoes look surprisingly comfortable.
- Granny dresses became fashionable again that summer.
Questions about granny
What does granny mean?
The mother of your mother or father.
What is granny in other languages?
Türkçe: büyükanne · Español: abuela · Français: grand-mère · Deutsch: Großmutter · Italiano: nonna · 日本語: おばあちゃん
How do you pronounce granny?
It is pronounced /ˈɡræni/.
How do you use granny in a sentence?
My granny lives nearby. We visited Granny last Sunday.
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