granny

gran-ny · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) Grandmother; an affectionate term for one's grandmother.

  2. 2.

    (informal) An elderly woman.

Forms

plural: grannies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    granny flat — a small self-contained living unit for elderly relatives
  • •
    granny knot — a knot incorrectly tied, less secure than a square knot
  • •
    granny glasses — small, round spectacles
  • •
    granny smith — a type of green apple

Related words

See also: gran, grandma, grandmother
Synonyms: gran, grandma, grandmother, nana

Etymology

Diminutive form of "gran," itself a shortening of "grandmother."