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granny glasses

Meaning of "granny glasses" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF GRANNY GLASSES

ˈɡrænɪ ˈɡlɑːsɪz


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRANNY GLASSES

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

Definition of granny glasses in the English dictionary

The definition of granny glasses in the dictionary is round steel-rimmed or gold-rimmed glasses.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRANNY GLASSES

courses · curses · eyeglasses · Forces · glasses · greasies · horses · human-resources · loosies · nkosis · pieces · praeses · resources · sunglasses

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRANNY GLASSES

granivorous · grannam · grannie · grannies · grannom · granny · granny annexe · granny bond · granny farm · granny flat · granny knot · Granny Smith · granny specs · granny´s knot · grannyish · granodiorite · granodioritic · granola · granolith · granolithic

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRANNY GLASSES

aviator glasses · blackstrap molasses · chattering classes · classes · compasses · dark glasses · field glasses · first-aid classes · gasses · gold-rimmed glasses · losses · lower classes · masses · molasses · opera glasses · pair of compasses · prescription glasses · reading glasses · see through rose-coloured glasses · the masses · upper classes

Synonyms and antonyms of granny glasses in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «granny glasses» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRANNY GLASSES

Find out the translation of granny glasses to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of granny glasses 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 glasses» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

奶奶的眼镜
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

gafas de abuela
570 millions of speakers
en

English

granny glasses
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

दादी चश्मा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نظارات الجدة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

бабушка очки
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

óculos da vovó
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

বৃদ্ধা চশমা
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

lunettes de grand-mère
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Gelas nenek
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Omabrille
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

おばあちゃんメガネ
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

할머니 안경
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Kacamata nenek
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kính granny
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

பாட்டி கண்ணாடிகள்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

आजी चष्मा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

yuvarlak tel gözlük
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

occhialini
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

okulary babcia
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

бабуся окуляри
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

ochelari bunicuță
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γυαλιά γιαγιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ouma bril
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Granny glasögon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

granny briller
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of granny glasses

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANNY GLASSES»

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRANNY GLASSES»

Discover the use of granny glasses in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to granny glasses and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Getting Granny's Glasses
Will Granny ever be able to reach the town and get herself a new pair of glasses? This beautifully illustrated edition brings alive the magical charm of one of Ruskin Bond’s most unforgettable tales.
Ruskin Bond, 2012
2
The 1960s
Granny dresses and granny glasses were popular, the latter with both sexes. Apparently it was only the previous generation that was especially distasteful, as young women hopped over that one to choose dresses they imagined their ...
Edward J. Rielly, 2003
3
The Enlightened Party Planner: Guides to Creating Parties ...
... granny dress, caftan, long skirt, furry or leather vest with fringe, large bold glasses, granny glasses, John Lennon glasses, sandals, patches and buttons ( flowers, smiley faces, political, 60s slang), earthy colors Flower Child Male: Long wig, ...
Shelby L. Phillips, Ellen F. Henneke, 2010
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Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2008 Price Guide
... century as "the orignial granny glasses. " More recently, those with an eye for recycled fashion acquire period frames, than have the original lenses replace with a new prescription or restyled as sun glasses. Today, eyewear of the 1950s and ...
Kyle Husfloen, 2007
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Under Construction: Pardon the Mess : a Collection of ...
Pardon the Mess : a Collection of Family-building Thoughts. Jk pa/tent's #u}e is f- de cbi&f s copy-book. -W. S. Partridge t t t Home is the place where the great are small and the small are great. Granny's Glasses A little boy said to his playmate, ...
‎1994
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Bad Fads
Granny GI<1_s'_s'<a..s" Despite their name. granny glasses were a fashion statement of vibrant youth. Otherwise known as Ben Franklin glasses. the specs first started appearing in the mid-1960s. in California. They adomed such famous  ...
Mark A. Long, 2002
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Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking: Practical Techniques for the ...
Granny. glasses. Granny glasses canbeused to advance a character«s fear or acceptance ofoldage. Historically George Washington used them to great dramatic effect. A similar theatrical impact can be seen in.
Dan Rahmel, 2014
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John Lennon Imagined: Cultural History of a Rock Star
5 Signs of John Lennon's Rock Stardom The Case of the Granny Glasses If you' re going to wear glasses, then really make it obvious you're wearing glasses. — The drummer Jerry Allison to Buddy Holly On September 5, 1966, John Lennon ...
Janne Mäkelä, 2004
9
Jeannie and the Snouts
At long last, the energy within the stone subsided andJeannie opened her eyes. ' Oh...' she said, a note of dismay in her voice. As usual, she had become small. The leather case, and Granny's glasses, however, now appeared to be huge!
Jan Parker
10
New York Magazine
I take in the scene: an Ingres-style odalisque with granny glasses; a sea of brown pubescent skin broken by swatches of wheat colored hair. And Adam. He looks reverential. "Oh Hi, Mrs. ]." Giggle giggle. I see myself through their granny ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRANNY GLASSES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term granny glasses is used in the context of the following news items.
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What We Did On Our Holiday surprises with cleverness
Fortunately, granddad Gordie is played by Billy Connolly, wearing a twinkle, granny glasses, and long white hair. Gordie's party seems ready to ... «Straight.com, Jul 15»
2
Speaking of the Dead: An oral history of the Grateful Dead in Austin
We had the same kind of granny glasses, the same denim shirt with the sleeves rolled up, the same Levis, the same hair that got big out to the ... «Austin Chronicle, Jul 15»
3
Mormon sex in chains case: Beauty queen Joyce McKinney insists …
She wore blue tinted granny glasses and heavy red lipstick. “The couple did not speak throughout the flight. They exchanged notes and 'talked' ... «Herald Sun, Jun 15»
4
Live Through This: A Pioneering Rock Critic Looks Back with Love …
I withdrew behind yellow granny glasses and professions of “oh wow” that I copied from Andy Warhol. That was New York — the whole Warhol ... «lareviewofbooks, Jun 15»
5
The Wonderful Whacky World Of “Murder for Two” On Stage At The …
For example, with only a single prop of granny glasses, Mrs. Whitney springs to life wearing a far out southern accent. In the blink of an eye, ... «Santa Monica Mirror, Jun 15»
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Greater Morristown weekend preview: Plenty of treats for Dear Old …
Witness the birth of music videos, sitars in pop music, and John Lennon's iconic granny glasses… while revisiting Beatlemania in all its ... «Morristown Green, Jun 15»
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'Help!' is on the way, at the Morristown & Township Library, June 18
Witness the birth of music videos, sitars in pop music, and John Lennon's iconic granny glasses… while revisiting Beatlemania in all its ... «Morristown Green, Jun 15»
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Preview: HARLEY QUINN Comes To BATMAN '66
... with art by Lukas Ketner and Kelly Fitzpatrick, the "done-in-one" chapter imagines a roller skating former doctor in granny glasses who goes ... «Newsarama, Jun 15»
9
Lost John Lennon Guitar Could Break Auction Record
... on the Ed Sullivan Show, a pair of trademark Lennon "granny glasses," and several handwritten letters from various members of the band. «artnet News, Jun 15»
10
Remembering Humanist Photographer Mary Ellen Mark (1940-2015)
With her braided hair, jangling silver bracelets, flowing clothes, a beaded necklace or two, and maybe a pair of granny glasses, the ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
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