Grannygate

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proper noun

Any of several different sporting scandals, typically regarding eligibility of players for national teams based on their family histories.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. informalhobbiesAny of several different sporting scandals, typically regarding eligibility of players for national teams based on their family histories.

Origin

From granny + -gate.

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APA

Grannygate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Grannygate

MLA

“Grannygate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Grannygate. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Grannygate,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Grannygate.

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