granny

noun

gran·​ny ˈgra-nē How to pronounce granny (audio)
variants or grannie
plural grannies
1
b
: a fussy person
2
chiefly Southern US and south Midland US : midwife

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The granny costume comes designed like a pink cardigan and floral skirt, with a pearl necklace printed on the front and a purse clutched in the fake arms that stick out of the top. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024 Trailing 6-1, the Dodgers appeared beaten almost before the game started, and even Hernández’s third-inning granny couldn’t change that. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 Pet Halloween costumes 2024:See 6 cute, funny and spooky get-ups, from Beetlejuice to a granny Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce − the couple that continuously made headlines throughout 2024. Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024 The nine-speed Shimano gearset lacks a true granny gear for serious climbing, but overall performed well both off the road and on it. William Roberson, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for granny 

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of granny was in 1663

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“Granny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granny. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

granny

noun
gran·​ny
variants or grannie
plural grannies
1
2
: an ankle-length dress usually with long sleeves and a high waist
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