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I was born in Japan, so for me, Uniqlo is a family brand. My granny used to wear Uniqlo. And my Italian dad wore Uniqlo. I wore Uniqlo, of course.
Nicola Formichetti

Meaning of "granny" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRANNY

granny  [ˈɡrænɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRANNY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Granny 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 GRANNY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of granny in the English dictionary

The first definition of granny in the dictionary is an irritatingly fussy person. Other definition of granny is a revolving cap on a chimneypot that keeps out rain, etc. Granny is also a midwife or nurse.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRANNY


branny
ˈbrænɪ
canny
ˈkænɪ
cranny
ˈkrænɪ
danny
ˈdænɪ
fanny
ˈfænɪ
FANY
ˈfænɪ
flanny
ˈflænɪ
grannie
ˈɡrænɪ
hootananny
ˈhuːtəˌnænɪ
hootenanny
ˈhuːtəˌnænɪ
janny
ˈdʒænɪ
kokanee
kəʊˈkænɪ
nanny
ˈnænɪ
pandani
pænˈdænɪ
scranny
ˈskrænɪ
shanny
ˈʃænɪ
supernanny
ˈsuːpəˌnænɪ
trannie
ˈtrænɪ
tranny
ˈtrænɪ
uncanny
ʌnˈkænɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRANNY

granitite
granitization
granitize
granitoid
granivore
granivorous
grannam
grannie
grannies
grannom
granny annexe
granny bond
granny farm
granny flat
granny glasses
granny knot
Granny Smith
granny specs
granny´s knot
grannyish

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRANNY

a pretty penny
benny
bonny
bunny
caa canny
ca´canny
donny
funny
ginny
jenny
johnny
Kenny
penny
skinny
sonny
spend a penny
sunny
swanny
tyranny
whinny

Synonyms and antonyms of granny in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «granny» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRANNY

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

Translator English - Chinese

奶奶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

abuelita
570 millions of speakers

English

granny
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नानी
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

বৃদ্ধা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mamy
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nenek
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Omi
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

nine
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nonna
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

babcia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бабуся
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mamaie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γιαγιάκα
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 granny

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANNY»

The term «granny» is very widely used and occupies the 8.731 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANNY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «granny» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «granny» 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 granny

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10 QUOTES WITH «GRANNY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word granny.
1
Laura Carmichael
I grew up listening in awe to stories of their wartime adventures. My granny, Joan, was a journalist and wrote amazing letters to my grandpa when he was a prisoner of war, while my nana, Mary, was a Land Girl, then a Wren. They were so independent, resilient and glamorous.
2
Ricki-Lee Coulter
It's about enhancing your body and accentuating your good areas. Shapewear isn't the ugly, embarrassing granny undies they used to be - they really are sexy.
3
Arthur Potts Dawson
I'd like to cook for my granny one more time. I cooked for her a couple of times before she passed away, but I wasn't really old enough.
4
Kiki Dee
This is where I break one last taboo: I'm incredibly glad I'm not a granny.
5
Beth Ditto
Granny Ditto always referred to perfume as 'smell good' and for me it's an essential. I have a sweetheart who's extremely allergic to most scents, so I have to be extra careful - as well as creative - in the smell department. The key, I've found, are essential oils, which come in all kinds of 100% natural scents.
6
Nicola Formichetti
I was born in Japan, so for me, Uniqlo is a family brand. My granny used to wear Uniqlo. And my Italian dad wore Uniqlo. I wore Uniqlo, of course.
7
Daniela Hantuchova
I started when I was six years old. My first coach was my granny, she was the best player in Slovakia.
8
Randy Houser
Granny beads are what they're called when a grandma works the garden all day - you always see them - they have a handkerchief around their neck with a lot of dust on them, and then the sweat will go down and make these black beads of sweat and dirt around their neck. And that's what they call granny beads.
9
Ben Lloyd-Hughes
My mum still says the biggest mistake I ever made was not being Benedict Lloyd-Hughes. She's very upset. But the only one who calls me Benedict in real life is my granny.
10
Cherie Lunghi
My mum - and my granny and I - would close the curtains, turn on the TV and snuggle up and watch 'Come Dancing.' It was actually my granny who was the biggest fan; she loved the show, and she passed on her passion for it to me. I loved the dancing but also the frocks and the glamour.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRANNY»

Discover the use of granny in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to granny and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Gangsta Granny
A hilarious and moving story of old age, adventure, stolen jewels and swimming the Thames, from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country.
David Walliams, 2011
2
The Granny Square Book: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas ...
""Techniques for crocheting granny squares with basic instructions, 75 stitch patterns, and a variety of projects"--Provided by publisher"--
Margaret Hubert, 2011
3
In-laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats: Your Guide to Turning ...
Explains how to turn the extra space in one's home into a separate living quarters in order to house a relative or to rent out to a boarder to earn extra money, in a book with 275 full-color photos and 50 drawings.
Michael Litchfield, 2011
4
Granny
In London, England, twelve-year-old Joe discovers that his grandmother is not just physically repulsive and horribly mean, she is also involved in an evil plot against him, but the adults around them fail to see behind her mask.
Anthony Horowitz, 2009
5
99 Granny Squares to Crochet
Crochet these squares using worsted weight yarn, fine baby yarn, or chunky yarn. Depending on your mood, you can give a different look to every creation. There is no limit to what a granny square can become!
Leisure Arts, 2002
6
Good Granny/Bad Granny
This mischievous gift book celebrates grandmothers who, to their families' absolute delight or utter dismay, love to spoil their grandchildren rotten.
Mary McHugh, 2012
7
The Granny Awards: Preview Pack
Tonight's the night we've all been waiting for!
Janet Gardner, 1994
8
Granny's Sari
Granny S Favourite Sari Has Been Blown Away By The Wind. As They Go Looking For It, Granny And Anu Meet Many Persons Who Have Used The Sari To Their Advantage.
Asha Nehemiah, 1998
9
Granny Squares Now: Dozens of Fresh Takes on a Crochet Classic
Features more than 70 contemporary "granny squares" in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures, along with fabulous finishing ideas.
Susan M. Cottrell, 2009
10
Granny Torrelli Makes Soup
But Granny Torrelli seems to know just how to make things right again with her interesting stories and family recipes. It's easier to remember what's important about love, life, and friendship while Granny Torrelli makes soup.
Sharon Creech, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRANNY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term granny is used in the context of the following news items.
1
My fascist granny taught me the dangers of nationalism
Granny lived upstairs celebrating the Easter Rising and spewing hatred for the Brits, whom she accused of manufacturing black propaganda ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
2
Mary Minihan: We owe our granny nannies more than a debt of …
My own household is part of that trend, “employing” a hard-working granny nanny on a part-time basis as part of a suite of muddling through ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
3
WATCH: 101-year-old granny abseiling is our inspiration for the day
Cape Town - A 101-year-old UK woman has gone and set up a whole new life goal for the rest of us: break the world record for the world's ... «News24, Jul 15»
4
Uncle Sam: Time to Go, Granny!
It's being sold as “death with dignity,” but it's more like dying for dollars. Seniors are nudged to forego life-sustaining procedures and hospital ... «Independent Women's Forum, Jul 15»
5
Granny Pearl's Kitchen Debuts New Bite Size Cookies at the …
Granny Pearl's Kitchen garnered rave reviews for their new bite size cookies at the Summer Fancy Food Show, the biggest yearly event of the ... «Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Mvuma man cleared of raping granny
MVUMA: A 33-year-old Mvuma man was on Friday acquitted on charges of unlawful entry and raping a 69 year old woman for lack of evidence. «New Zimbabwe.com, Jul 15»
7
Granny flats are the hottest property in Sydney
Arturo Norbury and Jessica Lim with their children, Zoe and Mitchell at the entrance to their Randwick granny flat at the back of their home. «Domain News, Jul 15»
8
WATCH: Hilarious video of Belfast granny Betty on Tall Ships …
Shrieking and holding on for dear life - Belfast granny Betty has become an internet sensation after her experience on a Tall Ships fairground ... «Belfast Live, Jul 15»
9
Walk from Dublin to Peterborough next weekend will honor 'Granny D'
These walkers will be honoring Dublin's Doris “Granny D” Haddock, who famously began walking across the country at the age of 88 in protest ... «The Keene Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
Swedish granny proves age is just a number
After 88-year-old Märtha Ljungberg's visit to Sweden's biggest amusement park Liseberg in Gothenburg went viral, The Local spoke to her ... «The Local.se, Jul 15»

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