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Definition of granny

granny

/ˈɡræn.i/
gran · ny
Plural:grannies
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• noun

1

An informal and affectionate term for one's grandmother, or more broadly for any elderly woman.

Example

"The children spent every summer holiday baking apple pies at their granny's cottage in the countryside."

2

A granny knot; an asymmetrical and insecure reef knot formed when the second half-knot is tied the wrong way round, causing it to slip easily under tension.

Example

"Because the young sailor accidentally tied a granny instead of a square knot, the mooring line came undone in the current."

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• Rhymes for granny

• Nearby Words

grange
granita
granite
granny
grannyish
granola
grant

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the mid-17th century as an informal, affectionate shortening of 'grandmother' or 'granddam' combined with the diminutive suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Granny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/granny
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