auntie

[ˈænti]

auntie Definition

  • 1a familiar or affectionate term for one's aunt
  • 2an older woman who is friendly and helpful to younger people, especially those in her community

Using auntie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "auntie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Auntie Jane always sends me a birthday card.

  • Example

    She's like an auntie to all the kids in the neighborhood.

  • Example

    I asked my auntie for advice on my job interview.

auntie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for auntie

Phrases with auntie

  • Auntie Beeb

    a nickname for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

    Example

    I always listen to Auntie Beeb for the latest news.

  • a character in the movie 'The Wizard of Oz', who is the aunt of the main character Dorothy

    Example

    Dorothy calls out for Auntie Em when she is lost in Oz.

  • Auntie Mame

    a character in the novel and play 'Auntie Mame', known for her eccentricity and free-spiritedness

    Example

    My favorite character in 'Auntie Mame' is the titular character herself.

Origins of auntie

diminutive of 'aunt', from Middle English 'aunte'

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Summary: auntie in Brief

'Auntie' [ˈænti] is a familiar or affectionate term for one's aunt, or an older woman who is friendly and helpful to younger people. It is often used as a nickname for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Phrases like 'Auntie Em' and 'Auntie Mame' refer to characters in popular culture.

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