granny
Translation
granny, grandma
Examples
My granny bakes the best cakes.
My granny bakes the best cakes.
I'm going to visit my granny on Sunday.
I'm going to visit my granny on Sunday.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s granny)) someone's grandmother My granny lives in Scotland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grandma, nan, nanna; Antonyms: (none)
Etymology
A diminutive, affectionate form of 'grandmother'. The '-nny' suffix is a common affectionate ending.
Memory Tips
It's a warm, informal word for your grandmother, like 'nanny' but for a 'gran'.