grannies
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The treated mice were known as "supermodel grannies" in the lab because of their youthful appearance.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024
These days no one would suggest that Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who is 62, could only play grannies any more than they would say that Tom Cruise, 61, should stop parachuting off cliffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023
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
The old grannies my mom hired to look after me while she was at work?
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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