granny
The word for grandma in Jamaican is granny.
granny is an informal way to refer to a grandmother.
Meaning: grandmother (informal) (noun)
Did you know?
- In Jamaican Patois, granny can be used in the phrase granny-man to describe a man who is perceived as weak or overly feminine.
- In Jamaica, granny is often used as a term of respect for any elderly woman in the community, regardless of whether there is a biological family connection.
- While granny is the common term, you may hear grandma used specifically to signal that a speaker is attempting to use 'Standard Jamaican English' rather than Patois.
Examples in context
- Mi granny sweet.My granny is sweet.
- Go check pon yuh granny.Go check on your granny.
- Granny cook di best food.Granny cooks the best food.
Example conversation
Andre and Tanesha are talking about their families.
- AndreTanesha, who is your favorite relative?Tanesha, who is your favorite relative?
- TaneshaMi granny, because she always spoil me.My granny, because she always spoils me.
- AndreMi granny do di same thing too.My granny does the same thing too.
- TaneshaAll granny dem just love we so.All grannies just love us like that.
