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

Examples of granny in a Sentence

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At Rosa, the décor is colorful and feminine, plastic lines the throw pillows and a bowl of candy sits at the register — the trademark of a good church granny. Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025 But Maura never overdoes the feisty granny bit. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 But yeah, my granny lives like a mile from my parents. Sid Evans, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025 Clearly, the granny cardigan has become a true style lifesaver worth investing in for fall 2025. Mayte Salido, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2025 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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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