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My grandma and my mom are not happy about the fact that I am still a bachelor. It's not on my mind that I have to find the person I'm going to spend the rest of my life with. It will happen the way it's going to happen.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Meaning of "grandma" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRANDMA

grandma  [ˈɡrænˌmɑː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRANDMA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Grandma is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRANDMA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

grandma

Grandparent

Grandparents are the parents of a person's father or mother – paternal or maternal. Every sexually-reproducing creature who is not a genetic chimera has a maximum of four genetic grandparents, eight genetic great-grandparents, sixteen genetic great-great-grandparents, etc., though the numbers can be lower due to pedigree collapse. In the history of modern humanity, around 30,000 years ago, the number of modern humans who lived to be grandparents increased substantially. It is not known for certain what spurred this increase in longevity, but it is believed that a key consequence of three generations being alive together was the preservation of information which could otherwise have been lost; an example of this important information might have been where to find water in times of drought. In cases where parents are unwilling or unable to provide adequate care for their children, grandparents often take on the role of primary caregivers. Even when this is not the case, and particularly in traditional cultures, grandparents often have a direct and clear role in relation to the raising, care and nurture of children.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRANDMA


bismar
ˈbɪsˌmɑː
calamar
ˈkæləˌmɑː
engouement
ˈɒnɡuːˌmɑː
engoument
ˈɒnɡuːˌmɑː
grandmama
ˈɡrænməˌmɑː
grandmamma
ˈɡrænməˌmɑː
jacamar
ˈdʒækəˌmɑː
khansamah
ˈkɑːnsəˌmɑː
Kohima
ˈkəʊhɪˌmɑː
Montelimar
mɒnˈtɛlɪˌmɑː
Palomar
ˈpæləˌmɑː
patamar
ˈpætəˌmɑː
pattamar
ˈpætəˌmɑː
Toyama
ˈtəʊjɑːˌmɑː
Tsushima
ˈtsuːʃiːˌmɑː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRANDMA

grandiloquent
grandiloquently
grandiloquous
grandiose
grandiosely
grandioseness
grandiosity
grandioso
grandkid
grandly
Grandma Moses
grandmama
grandmamma
grandmaster
grandmother
grandmother clock
grandmotherly
grandnephew
grandness
grandniece

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRANDMA

Alabama
alma
cama
cinema
Dalai Lama
drama
emma
lama
Lima
mama
Nama
Obama
Oklahoma
padma
Panama
Roma
sama
Tema
thema
ultima

Synonyms and antonyms of grandma in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «grandma» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRANDMA

Find out the translation of grandma to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of grandma from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «grandma» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

奶奶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

abuelita
570 millions of speakers

English

grandma
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दादी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جَدَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бабуля
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vovó
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঠাকুরমা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mamie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nenek
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Großmutter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

おばあちゃん
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

할머니
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nenek
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

büyükanne
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nonna
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

babunia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бабуся
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mamaie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γιαγιούλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ouma
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mormor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bestemor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of grandma

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANDMA»

The term «grandma» is very widely used and occupies the 11.484 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANDMA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «grandma» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «grandma» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about grandma

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10 QUOTES WITH «GRANDMA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word grandma.
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Coco Austin
My grandma actually put me in girdles when I was around nine or ten because I had hips even then, and she didn't want boys to be attracted to me. Having hips meant you were a full-grown woman, and I was too young for that.
2
Amanda Beard
In swimming, everyone calls me grandma, because I'm the oldest there. Then with my friends, I'm the youngest and I'm the baby. It's definitely bizarre.
3
Rachel Boston
My 93-year-old grandma is a beautiful example of healthy living. She laughs a lot and always says, 'Just be yourself!' She also eats dessert every single day.
4
Jo Brand
I used to get a lot of people saying 'Oh, you are such a lucky granny.' But the fact of the matter is you can be a grandma at 35 these days.
5
Anne Burrell
I love the simplicity, the ingredients, the culture, the history and the seasonality of Italian cuisine. In Italy people do not travel. They cook the way grandma did, using fresh ingredients and what is available in season.
6
Tina Charles
I would love to do top of pops as a grandma.
7
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
My grandma and my mom are not happy about the fact that I am still a bachelor. It's not on my mind that I have to find the person I'm going to spend the rest of my life with. It will happen the way it's going to happen.
8
Jemaine Clement
I'm part Maori. My mum's Maori, and she raised me. And my grandma, she's Maori.
9
Alice Cooper
My granddad was an evangelist, and my grandma, she was as tough as nails. She watched 'American Bandstand' every day when she was in her 80s, 90s. She loved rock music. I never had anyone in my family that was anti-rock n' roll.
10
Victor Cruz
As a kid, my grandma would be dancing all the time.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRANDMA»

Discover the use of grandma in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to grandma and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Grandma Book
Featuring Todd Parr's signature colorful and kid-friendly illustrations, The Grandma Book portrays the different ways grandmothers show their grandchildren love, from offering advice and babysitting to making things and giving lots of ...
Todd Parr, 2008
2
Understand Rap: Explanations of Confusing Rap Lyrics You and ...
Enter Understand Rap, a very funny pop-cultural reference book based on the website of the same name, which precisely explains the confusing lyrics and terms used in rap songs using language that even the most un-hip person can understand.
William Buckholz, 2011
3
Grandma's Wish: A Keepsake Book for All Grandchildren
Grandma's Wish is a beautiful expression of a grandmother's love to give to grandchildren as a keepsake book. This book can be cherished through the years as it is read over and over.
Janice McCurry, 2008
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Saying Good-bye to Grandma
Seven-year-old Suzie is curious and fearful about what Grandma's funeral will be like.
Jane Resh Thomas, 1990
5
Grandma Calls Me Beautiful
A Hawaiian grandmother tells her granddaughter a favorite story about how much she loves her, in a title that includes a glossary with definitions and explanations of Hawaiian words and customs.
Barbara M. Joosse, 2008
6
Kill Grandma for Me
In 1994, a thirteen-year-old honor student convinced her boyfriend to strangle her grandmother to prove his undying love, and then preceded to hold her little sister hostage, subjecting her to unimaginable horrors, in this disturbing true ...
James DeFelice, Jim DeFelice, 2004
7
My Grandma Likes to Cook
A girl and her family enjoy the chicken dinner her grandmother has cooked for them.
Twin Sisters Productions, 2012
8
Swallowing Grandma
In Katherine and Poll, Kate Long has created two unforgettable characters locked in an epic battle over whose side of the story will prevail. 'Wise, warm and witty . . . Will keep you reading until the very last page' Red, Book of the Month
Kate Long, 2006
9
For My Grandchild: A Grandmother's Gift of Memory
But that’s no surprise. Through the years, they have enjoyed many rich and wonderful experiences, and now it’s time to share them. This unique memory book gives a new generation of grandmothers a way to do just that.
Paige Gilchrist, Kristi Pfeffer, 2005
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Grandma Rose's Magic
Every day Grandma Rose sews and every day she saves - for a set of beautiful dishes with pink and red roses and blue trim. And whenever she sews, something magical happens. A tale of generosity rewarded.
Linda Elovitz Marshall, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRANDMA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term grandma is used in the context of the following news items.
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Grandma of missing 2-year-old: "He Just Vanished"
Grandma of missing 2-year-old: "He Just Vanished". Sunday, July 12, 2015 9:25 PM EDT. Sunday, July 12, 2015 10:29 PM EDT. By Nate ... «KPAX-TV, Jul 15»
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Look Out, Grandma: Uncle Sam Is Selling 'Death With Dignity'
Look out, Grandma. Medicare said last week it wants to start paying for end-of-life counseling. It's being sold as “death with dignity,” but it's more ... «New York Sun, Jul 15»
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GRANDMA'S DIARIES: 1947-Grandma Celebrates 64th Birthday
In July of 1947 Grandma celebrates her 64th birthday, and there is no evidence of her slowing down or stilling her curiosity about important ... «thejournal-news.net, Jul 15»
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Elephant Rescued At Age 70 Celebrates Her Newfound Freedom
But a month later, this grandma looks almost like a different elephant. Given a new chance to love life, the elderly elephant plays joyfully in the ... «The Dodo, Jul 15»
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Alberto Randazzo: Pedophile NYPD Cop Watched Grandma Molest …
Alberto Randazzo, a 15-year-veteran of the New York City Police Department who was making almost $100,000 year as a Metro North cop, ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
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Wijnaldum thanks Grandma for putting him on the road to Newcastle
Georginio Wijnaldum says it was his grandma that put him on the path that would eventually lead him to St James Park. The Dutch midfielder ... «The Mag, Jul 15»
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Tiffany and Nathan Switzer Release MISSION TO GRANDMA'S
Tiffany and Nathan Switzer, children's authors and parents, have completed their new book "Mission to Grandma's House": an engaging and ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
8
N.J. family honors late grandma with 5K for ALS (PHOTOS)
ROXBURY — Kaci Gahr was pushing her grandmother Ellie Reynolds on a wheelchair through an ALS foundation walk in Woodbridge nine ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
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9 photos that prove this 101-year-old abseiling grandma is far more …
9 photos that prove this 101-year-old abseiling grandma is far more badass than you. Sunday, July 12, 2015. An 101-year-old woman nicknamed Daring Doris ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
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Rita Watson: Grandma's crushed cookies become a family tale
Making her wandi -- paper-thin fried dough sprinkled with powdered sugar -- often took Grandma a full day. Then, on an afternoon in my sister's ... «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»

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