grandma

Definition

A grandmother; an informal, warm word for one of your parents' mothers. People often use it when talking to or about family.

Usage & Nuances

'Grandma' is warmer and more informal than 'grandmother'. In some families it refers to only one grandmother, while others use more specific names like 'Grandma Maria'. Chinese and Hindi often distinguish paternal and maternal grandmothers, but English 'grandma' usually does not.

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