granny dumping
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Meaning · English
Abandoning an elderly relative, usually at a hospital or public place
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bỏ rơi người thân già, thường tại bệnh viện hoặc nơi công cộng
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Literally: dumping a grandmother
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The hospital reported several cases of granny dumping during the holiday season
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “granny dumping” mean?
Abandoning an elderly relative, usually at a hospital or public place Literally: dumping a grandmother
Is “granny dumping” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.