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granny

[gran-ee] / ˈgræn i /


NOUN
grandmother
Synonyms
NOUN
old lady
Synonyms


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Her look evolves from a worn-out cog to a biker-like granny who’d seem natural riding on the back of Dennis Hopper’s hog.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

From her embarrassing work mishaps, to her infamous granny pants, Bridget spoke to a generation who saw themselves in her - and has recently won over a whole new set of younger fans too.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

Her boss knows she travels a lot, often as the granny on call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

"In some ways, you stick a wig and a beard on someone, little round granny glasses and a white suit and everyone goes, 'It's John Lennon'"

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

“I told her that if I ever saw an angel, then I would believe,” I said, feeling foolish, ashamed, hating and pitying my believing granny.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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