noun
granny
An informal word for grandmother.
My granny tells wonderful stories while we wash the dishes.
Etymology
Granny is a familiar shortening and reshaping of grandmother. Its affectionate ending makes the family title suitable for informal address.
More examples
- Both of my grannies live in the same town.
- I call my granny every Sunday after lunch.
- This scarf is a birthday gift from my granny.
Forms
granny · grannies
Similar words
- grandmother
- The standard term, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
- grandma
- Another informal, affectionate term, with no major difference in meaning.