granny
noun/ˈɡræni/
Frequency rank: #6,732 most common English word
Meaning
an informal word for grandmother.
Example sentence
My granny loves to knit sweaters for everyone in the family.
Synonyms & related words
- grandmother
- grandma
- nan
- nana
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