noun
grannies
Grannies (noun) means informal plural of granny — grandmothers, or affectionately, older women in general. Example: “All the grannies gathered on the porch for tea.”
noun
1
Informal plural of granny — grandmothers, or affectionately, older women in general.
"All the grannies gathered on the porch for tea."
2
Informal, dated slang for old-fashioned, loose-fitting underwear (short for "granny panties").
"She joked about wearing grannies on laundry day when nothing else was clean."
How to use grannies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual word for grandmothers; also slang for plain, comfortable underwear.
When to use it
Very informal — fine in casual conversation, not in formal writing.
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What does “grannies” mean?
The word “grannies” means informal plural of granny — grandmothers, or affectionately, older women in general. In plain terms, casual word for grandmothers; also slang for plain, comfortable underwear.
How do you use “grannies” in a sentence?
Here is “grannies” used in a sentence: “All the grannies gathered on the porch for tea.”
What part of speech is “grannies”?
“Grannies” is a noun.
How many meanings does “grannies” have?
“Grannies” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal plural of granny — grandmothers, or affectionately, older women in general.
