grannies

Moms' moms, informally

Grannies is the plural of granny, an informal word for grandmother.

The term extends to any elderly woman, sometimes affectionately, sometimes dismissively.

Granny glasses are small, round spectacles.

A granny flat is a small secondary dwelling, often for an aging parent.

A granny knot is a square knot tied incorrectly.

The grannies sat knitting on the porch.

grandmothers

nana

Informal term for grandmother

  • nanGrandmother, in Britain
  • nonnaItalian for grandmother
  • abuelaGrandmother, in Spanish

babushka · bubbe · meemaw · matriarch · grandparent · elder

comfort

coziness

Comfortable warm intimacy

hugs · rocking-chair · lap · blanket · storytelling · lullaby · tea · porridge · slippers · armchair

stereotype

bun

Soft rounded roll

walking-stick · shawl · cardigans · purse · frail · slow · doting · fussing · spoiling

knitting

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

wool · pattern · scarf · sweater · afghan · socks · mittens · shawl · cardigan · handmade

wisdom

advice

Guidance on decisions

proverbs · experience · lessons · traditions · folklore · recipes · guidance · teachings · memories · history

Categories
Opposites
gender in grandparent role

granniesgrandfathers

Fathers of parents

grandpas · granddads · grandpappies · gramps · pop-pops

generational position

granniesgrandchildren

Offspring of offspring

granddaughters · grandsons · grandkids · great-grandchildren · babies

age and life stage

granniesbabies

Very young children

infants · newborns · baby girls · toddlers · youngsters

Family

grannie

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G