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granny-bashing

granny-bashing

9.9
An act of teasing or insulting older people because of their age
  • noun
  • /ˈɡræn.iˌbæʃ.ɪŋ/
  • Offensive
: edadismo
  • She spoke out against the culture of granny-bashing on social media.

Examples

  • The media was accused of granny-bashing after publishing ageist remarks.

  • Many advocate for stronger laws to prevent granny-bashing in care homes.

  • Granny-bashing is a serious issue in our society.

  • The media often highlights granny-bashing incidents.

  • Many advocate for stronger laws to prevent granny-bashing in care homes.

  • She spoke out against the culture of granny-bashing on social media.

  • The media was accused of granny-bashing after publishing ageist remarks.

Synonyms

ageism
vsgranny-bashing
8 6.0

Treating people unfairly because they are old or young

targets older people specifically with mocking criticism or prejudice

Antonyms

care
∞ 1.0

Looking after something to keep it in good condition

respect
∞ 1.0

Polite actions or words that show you value someone

How Hostile

abuse
  • NSFW
686 3.2
granny-bashing
  • Offensive
9.9
insult
  • Offensive
313 1.3
mockery
66 4.9
teasing
2.7

Surface Forms

granny-bashing singular
granny-bashings plural

Morphology

granny-bashing = granny + bash (transparent) = granny + bash + ing

Formed by the compound 'granny' + 'bashing' (the gerund of 'bash'); the meaning 'attacking or criticizing elderly people' follows directly from these parts.

Etymology

Granny-bashing joins granny ('grandmother') and bash ('to hit' or 'attack'), where bash is often used for strong verbal or physical attacks. The image of 'hitting a grandmother' makes it easy to remember that granny-bashing means mocking, criticizing, or attacking older people.