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Definition of grannyish

grannyish

/ˈɡɹæn.i.ɪʃ/
gran · ny · ish
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• adjective

1

Resembling or characteristic of a stereotypical grandmother, especially in being old-fashioned, frumpy, or overly conservative in style or behavior.

Example

"She decided to donate the floral dress because the high collar and long sleeves felt a bit too grannyish for the summer party."

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• Rhymes for grannyish

• Nearby Words

granita
granite
granny
grannyish
granola
grant
granted

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grannyish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grannyish
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