granny
UK: ˈɡræni | US: ˈɡræni
n. informal term for grandmother
n. affectionate or familiar term for an elderly woman
"Granny" is a diminutive form of "grandmother," derived from the shortening of "gran" (a colloquial variant of "grand") combined with the affectionate suffix "-ny" (similar to "-ie" or "-y" in other diminutives like "auntie"). The word reflects a playful, endearing transformation of "grandmother" into a more casual and familiar term, typical of English's tendency to create affectionate nicknames through suffixation.
My granny bakes the best apple pie.
The little girl held her granny's hand tightly.
Granny told us stories about her childhood.
Everyone in the neighborhood loves Granny Smith.
She’s not just a nurse; she’s a granny to all the kids at the clinic.