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what is the difference between grany & grandma they both have the same meaning but is there any difference??
Jan 22, 2011 3:10 PM
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Here in the US "grandma" (pronounced "gramma") is much more common. People might use "granny" in a funny / joking way. I think it's more common in the Southern and Western parts of the US.
A famous "granny" from American comedy show was this lady:
http://www.colettebaronreid.com/blog/featured/beverly-hillbillies-4th-chakra/comment-page-1/
January 22, 2011
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No difference whatsoever.
BTW "granny" (two n's)
January 22, 2011
Granny and grandma are shortened forms of the word Grandmother. Other English names used for grandmother are Nan and Nanna.
Example: Tomorrow I will visit my granny/grandma/nan/nanna.
January 22, 2011
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