"Grannygate" meaning in English

See Grannygate in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: granny + -gate Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|granny|gate}} granny + -gate Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Grannygate
  1. (informal, sports) Any of several different sporting scandals, typically regarding eligibility of players for national teams based on their family histories. Wikipedia link: Grannygate Tags: informal Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-Grannygate-en-name-vW~IMwI~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -gate Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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