Auntie

//ˈɐn.ti// name, noun, verb, slang

name, noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1
Diminutive of aunt. diminutive, endearing, form-of
2
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle wordnet
3
Term of familiarity or respect for a middle-aged or elderly woman. Africa, Australia, New-Zealand
4
Female domestic helper. Hong-Kong
5
An elderly gay man. US, slang

Verb

1
To be or behave like the aunt of.
"In the same melodrama, Madame Rotschild, a supporting character plays a similar role by "auntying" all children as a rich and powerful woman who can solve most problems in children's own homes."

Proper Noun

1
The BBC. UK, endearing
2
The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Commission). Australia, endearing

Synonyms

aunt aunt auntie beeb aunty bbc bbc

Example

"She is known as auntie at the office."

Etymology

From aunt + -ie.

Related phrases

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