What “Granny” means
Granny means grandmother and is used both as a name ("Granny") and a description ("mi granny").
Examples
Granny waan yuh sweep di yard.
Granny wants you to sweep the yard.
Granny a tell ole time story.
Granny is telling old-time stories.
Wi granny live a country.
Our grandmother lives in the country.
How to use it
Affectionate and respectful. Grannies hold real authority in Jamaican families, and you don't tell Granny no.
Cultural context
Grandmothers are often the keepers of family tradition: old-time stories such as Anansi and duppy tales, home cooking and bush remedies.