granny knob

noun

Synonym of Brodie knob (“knob on a steering wheel”).

Meanings

noungranny knob (plural granny knobs)

plural granny knobs

  1. slangSynonym of Brodie knob (“knob on a steering wheel”).

    Synonyms: Brodie knob

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of Brodie knob (“knob on a steering wheel”).

Also see

Origin

From the notion that an elderly lady would need an assistive device because she is physically weak.

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Chicago

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