granny

noun
UK: /ˈɡræni/
US: /ˈɡræni/

  1. An informal word for grandmother.

    1. My granny always makes the best cookies for me.
    2. Visiting my granny's house always brings back fond memories of childhood summers.

  2. A style of knitted square or blanket, often colorful and made by a grandmother figure.

    1. She is knitting a colorful granny square blanket for her grandchild.
    2. The vintage shop had a beautiful granny square afghan that caught my eye immediately.

Synonyms

grandmother grandma nan nana
granny verb

  1. To make or create something in the style of a granny square, typically knitting or crocheting.

    1. She is busy grannying a patchwork quilt for her daughter's room.
    2. The artist is grannying together different fabric scraps to create a unique textile artwork.
granny adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a grandmother; old-fashioned.

    1. That dress has a very granny style.
    2. She found a granny-chic cardigan at the thrift store downtown.
granny adverb

  1. A slow, underhand way of throwing.

    1. He threw the ball granny-style; it looked funny.
    2. She granny-tossed the ball because her arm was sore from playing tennis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "granny" in English means: An informal word for grandmother., A style of knitted square or blanket, often colorful and made by a grandmother figure..

The phonetic transcription of "granny" is /ˈɡræni/ in British English and /ˈɡræni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "granny": grandmother, grandma, nan, nana.

Example usage of "granny": "My granny always makes the best cookies for me.". More examples on the page.