Meaning and origin of phrases. 2013.
granny dumping — the abandonment of an elderly person, esp. a relative, at a hospital, bus station, etc. [1990 95] * * * granny dumping noun (informal, esp N American) The practice of abandoning elderly relatives outside hospitals, etc when caring for them… … Useful english dictionary
granny dumping — the abandonment of an elderly person, esp. a relative, at a hospital, bus station, etc. [1990 95] * * * … Universalium
granny dumping — noun the abandonment of an elderly relative in a public place, e.g. a hospital … Wiktionary
granny dumping — gran′ny dump ing n. cvb the abandonment of an elderly person, esp. a relative, at a hospital, bus station, etc • Etymology: 1990–95 … From formal English to slang
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