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.
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She's like an auntie to all the kids in the neighborhood.
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I asked my auntie for advice on my job interview.
auntie Synonyms and Antonyms
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'
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.
