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Definition of granny - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- Every summer, we visit our granny in the countryside..
2.
- Stop being such a granny about the details.
3.
healthcareDated UK midwife or nurseDated UK
- The granny helped deliver the baby.
Expressions with granny
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old-fashioned or unconventional method of doing something
She cooked the meal granny style, without modern gadgets.
small apartment attached to a main house for elderly relatives
They built a granny flat in their backyard for her grandmother..
small living space for an elderly family member
They built a granny annex for her grandmother.
separate living area for an elderly family member
They built a granny suite for Grandma in their basement.
room for an elderly family member
They converted the basement into a granny room for her.
lowest gear on a bicycle for steep climbs
She used the granny gear to pedal up the mountain.
type of knot that is insecure and easily slips
He tied his shoes with a granny knot and they came undone quickly..
basketball shot made underhand
He scored using a granny shot.
extension for elderly relative's living space
They built a granny annexe for Grandma.
eyeglasses with small round lenses and thin frames
She wore granny glasses to complete her vintage look.
large, high-waisted women's underwear considered old-fashioned
She wore granny panties under her dress for comfort.
old-fashioned round glasses often worn by elderly women
She wore her granny specs to read the newspaper.
assault or abuse of elderly persons
Granny-bashing is a serious crime in many countries.
watch or tend an elderly relative at home
I have to granny-sit my grandmother this weekend.
knot similar to square knot but less secure
She accidentally tied a granny's knot instead of a square knot.
square fabric made by crocheting from the center outward
She made a blanket using colorful granny squares.
common European columbine with colorful short-spurred flowers
Granny's bonnets bloom beautifully in the spring garden.
long, loose gown with high neck, like older women's outfits
She wore a granny dress with a high collar and a flowing skirt.
Origin of granny
English, granny (grandmother)
Terms with granny included in their meaning
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color
having a bright green color like a Granny Smith apple
Examples of granny in a sentence
We celebrated Granny's 80th birthday last week. He's such a granny about keeping things tidy. Don't be a granny; it's just a small risk. The granny was called in for her expertise in childbirth. In rural areas, a granny often serves multiple roles.
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- French:mamie, chipoteur, ...
- German:Oma, Nervensäge, ...
- Italian:nonnina, vecchietta, ...
- Spanish:abuela, partera, ...
- Portuguese:vovó, velhota, ...
- Chinese:外婆, 婆婆妈妈, ...
- Japanese:おばあちゃん, 細かい人, ...
- Arabic:جَدَّة, شَخص نَقّاق, ...
- Hebrew:סַבְתָּא, נוּדְנִיק, ...
- Russian:бабушка, зануда, ...
- Ukrainian:бабуся, акушерка, ...
- Hindi:दादी, फुर्सतिया व्यक्ति, ...
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