
Gran
Affectionate Term
Used as a warm, affectionate way to refer to one's grandmother, showing fondness.
My gran bakes the best cookies.
Informal Usage
Preferable in casual or family conversations; 'grandmother' is more formal.
Can I stay over at gran's place tonight?
UK-Common
More frequently used in the UK; in other regions, alternatives like 'grandma' may be common.
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