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Who is Granny Gristle?

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Jeremyironseverything · 23/01/2021 10:42

I remember this name being used in my childhood. Yesterday I saw it written again but just used as a nickname. But who the hell is she and in what context is her name normally used? Google wasn't much help.

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Jeremyironseverything · 23/01/2021 10:51

Anyone?

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SlatternIsMyMiddleName · 23/01/2021 11:08

I have never heard of her before. I’m from NI so culturally tend to hear of Irish and Scottish folklore. Perhaps she’s an English reference.

Jeremyironseverything · 23/01/2021 15:59

Probably. I think it's just me then 😥

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Saucery · 23/01/2021 16:02

NW England here, definitely heard of Granny Gristle/Grizzle when I was a child!
Could it be a Welsh nickname or folk tale, because I am sure only the grandparents whose ancestors came from Wales used it.

Saucery · 23/01/2021 16:05

We had Granny Grunt, too Grin. I once looked out of the window, saw my grandmother arrive and shouted “Granny Grunt’s here!”. Got quite the telling off for that one, even though she didn’t hear me.

Jeremyironseverything · 23/01/2021 16:11

Oh it could be grizzle. Hadn't thought of that. I have no Welsh connections. I'm from the Midlands but I'm glad that I'm not going mad and other people have heard it.

"Granny Grunts here" Grin

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partyatthepalace · 23/01/2021 16:27

Never heard of it. (I am from down south)

tinkerbell2021 · 23/01/2021 16:36

Never heard of it.

PamsterWheel · 23/01/2021 16:41

I remember hearing that in the 70s. I had a Scottish granny.

GoryGilmore · 23/01/2021 16:42

I’ve always thought it was Granny Gristle, I’ve heard it used an insult, along the lines of “oh look, that old bag Granny Gristle has arrived”. Also from the midlands!

RaininSummer · 23/01/2021 16:43

I grew up hearing about Granny Grunt. I think granny gristle is her tougher sister possibly.

Jeremyironseverything · 23/01/2021 16:52

I'm a 70's child too. Granny Gristle and Granny Grunt. Who are these mysterious people?

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Jeremyironseverything · 23/01/2021 16:53

Rainin grin]

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NameChange84 · 23/01/2021 16:58

Never heard of this in NW England growing up. I’m 36 now.

Jeremyironseverything · 23/01/2021 17:04

Ooh just googled granny grunt. Shock Apparently it's Cockney rhyming slang for c*&t Shock

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Robbybobtail · 23/01/2021 17:07

I’ve heard of both - from NW England but no idea who she is! Usually used to describe someone being grumpy. I now call my girls Grotbags if they’re being grumpy and had to explain who she was Grin

Whatflavourjellybabyisnice · 23/01/2021 17:09

@Jeremyironseverything

Ooh just googled granny grunt. Shock Apparently it's Cockney rhyming slang for c*&t Shock
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WINKINGatyourage · 23/01/2021 17:12

Ooh just googled granny grunt. shock Apparently it's Cockney rhyming slang for c&t*

Shock

We called my cousin “granny grunt” as a child because her name lent itself to it and she was always grumbling.

Blush

Think we owe her an apology!

Judashascomeintosomemoney · 23/01/2021 17:34

@Jeremyironseverything

Ooh just googled granny grunt. Shock Apparently it's Cockney rhyming slang for c*&t Shock
No, that’s Berkeley Hunt (hence calling someone you Berk is ruder than you might think). Granny Grunt is a ‘silly old woman’ - my stepmum used to call herself this to my DDs when she’d done something to make them laugh.
Saucery · 23/01/2021 17:57

I suspect that’s a retrospective cockney slang meaning. That the name existed and was used as a euphemism for cunt later.

NameChange84 · 23/01/2021 17:59

Snogs not songs

NameChange84 · 23/01/2021 17:59

Oops wrong thread Blush

NotCornflakes · 23/01/2021 18:01

I'm Scottish, and it was Granny Grizzle when I was young!

Willow4987 · 23/01/2021 18:01

I’ve heard of granny gristle. Usually used when someone’s being grumpy

I’m from the East Midlands

Gatekeeper · 23/01/2021 18:02

I'm 57 and we used Granny Grunt, Fanny Blot, Jane-Ann Teacake amongst others Grin