gran

nounnouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ɡɹan//
United States//ɡɹæn//
Australia//ɡɹæːn//
New Zealand//ɡɹɛn//
Scotland//ɡɾan//

A grandmother.

noun

1
informalA grandmother.

Etymology

Clipping of granny.

noun

1
informalA grandfather.

Etymology

Clipping of grandfather or grandpa.

Forms

plural: grans

Grammy · Any of the statuettes awarded by the National Academy of…gramps · Grandpa, grandfather.grams · grandmother

gran · A grandmother.

Gran · A surname from Norwegian, Swedish, or Tagalog.grand · Large, senior (high-ranking), intense, extreme, or exceptional Grand · A placename A commune in Vosges department, Grand Est, France.

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