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

Informal plural of granny — grandmothers, or affectionately, older women in general.

"All the grannies gathered on the porch for tea."

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 notes

In 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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Frequently asked questions

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.