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granny

The correct spelling is granny.

How to pronounce granny

/ˈɡɹæni/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡɹæni/

Say it like: Gra-nnee

The correct spelling is granny. A grandmother. For example: "I'm going to be a granny."

Usage Examples

I'm going to be a granny.

There are too many grannies around here getting in the way.

granny dress; granny glasses

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A grandmother.
  2. 2.An elderly woman.
  3. 3.(knots) A granny knot.
  4. 4.(farming) An older ewe that may lure a lamb away from its mother.

verb

  1. 1.To be a grandmother.
  2. 2.To act like a stereotypical grandmother; to fuss.

adjective

  1. 1.Typically or stereotypically old-fashioned, especially in clothing and accessories worn by or associated with elderly women.

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