variants
or grannie
plural grannies
1
b
: a fussy person
2
chiefly Southern US and south Midland US
: midwife
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Ainori Love Wagon is sort of like Terrace House meets one of those BBC travel documentaries where a nice little granny shows you around a quaint village.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Calvin Klein Frame bags In the late ’90s, Calvin Klein made a Frame bag in shiny Spazzolato leather that was so modern granny-chic.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The charm lies in the sense of warmth and romanticism that a granny blouse can bring, something highly valued in an age where fashion is all about emotional connection.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2026
In the eight new episodes, Daphne and Ian will work on pivotal rooms for their businesses including a honeymoon suite in the dove tower, a tea salon, a dungeon tavern and a library, in addition to restoring the chateau’s gatehouse as a residence for Daphne’s granny.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Calvin Klein Frame bags In the late ’90s, Calvin Klein made a Frame bag in shiny Spazzolato leather that was so modern granny-chic.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The charm lies in the sense of warmth and romanticism that a granny blouse can bring, something highly valued in an age where fashion is all about emotional connection.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2026
In the eight new episodes, Daphne and Ian will work on pivotal rooms for their businesses including a honeymoon suite in the dove tower, a tea salon, a dungeon tavern and a library, in addition to restoring the chateau’s gatehouse as a residence for Daphne’s granny.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Granny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granny. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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granny
noun
gran·ny
variants
or grannie
plural grannies
2
: an ankle-length dress usually with long sleeves and a high waist
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