granny
noun[C]
informal(alsogrannie)uk/ˈɡræn.i/us/ˈɡræn.i/A2
agrandmother:
（外）祖母Yourgranny is going to takecareof you today.你外婆今天来照顾你。
[as form of address]Granny, can I have adrink?奶奶，我能喝点水吗？
a grandparent
- grandparentMy grandparents are both in their 80s.
- grandmotherWe went to visit our grandmother in hospital.
- grandfatherHer paternal grandfather was a miner.
- grandmaWhen grandma comes to visit, she always brings sweets.
- grannyShe visited her granny in Pasadena.
- nanUKShe was brought up by her nan.
offensive
anoldwoman:
上了年纪的女人There were a few granniessittingon thebenchchatting.几位上了年纪的女士正坐在长凳上聊天。
Family: informal names
- baba
- bro
- bruv
- bubba
- dad
- granda
- grandad
- grandaddy
- grandma
- grandpa
- mater
- mom
- momma
- mommy
- mum
- mummy
- pa
- pater
- rellie
- sis
granny
adjective
UKinformal(alsogrannie)uk/ˈɡræn.i/us/ˈɡræn.i/used of something that youwear, tomeanhaving astylelike thosewornbyoldwomen:
（穿戴的衣物）老太太式样的，适合老奶奶穿的grannyglasses/shoes老花镜／老奶奶鞋
Style & appearance of clothes
- aesthetic
- alterable
- anti-fur
- Aran
- backless
- flouncy
- form-fitting
- French tuck
- frilly
- fringed
- ready-to-wear
- reversible
- ribbed
- ruche
- ruched
- waisted
- washable
- wasp-waisted
- water-repellent
- wearable