grannies
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Dances, for instance, may mimic animal behaviors, or reference popular moments from the series, such as getting grannies to floss.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
The treated mice were known as "supermodel grannies" in the lab because of their youthful appearance.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024
The Duchess of York was recently saying, "I can picture us being grannies together."
From Salon • Sep. 6, 2023
On occasion, the grannies do more than help out at bus stations.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2023
“Harmless old grannies, children, people who don’t have anything to do with Capricorn?”
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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