Dictionary
granny
noun gran·ny \ˈgra-nē\
plural grannies
Definition of GRANNY
1
a : grandmother 1 b : a fussy person
2
chiefly Southern & south Midland : midwife
See granny defined for English-language learners
See granny defined for kids
Variants of GRANNY
gran·ny or gran·nie \ˈgra-nē\
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of GRANNY
by shortening & alteration
First Known Use: 1663
GRANNIES Defined for Kids
granny
noun gran·ny \ˈgra-nē\
plural gran·nies
Definition of GRANNY for Kids
: grandmother 1
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: granny dressPrevious Word in the Dictionary: grannamAll Words Near: granny
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up granny? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).