auntie
or aunt·y
Origin of auntie
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How to use auntie in a sentence
He was the “uncle” just as the BBC is affectionately known as “auntie.”
Jimmy Savile Sex-Abuse Scandal Taints Entire Era in Britain | Peter Jukes | October 31, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTTell her we need to borrow one of her chadri for auntie Malika; tell her we will return it to her in just a few days.
Jean must be very quiet and drink up his milk quietly like a hero because auntie was suffering.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeYour auntie's health is very poor, and she is tired of the responsibility of farming; so we'll relieve her.
The value of a praying mother | Isabel C. ByrumWe had a great feast when it was done, and I read them a kind of lecture, which I dare say auntie will have, and can let you see.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis Stevenson
"Why, auntie, those Arnold boys are not nice at all; we couldn't have them in our garden," cried Louise.
The Story of the Big Front Door | Mary Finley LeonardI thocht Johnny said to ye 'at it was for a present to Chirsty's auntie?
A Window in Thrums | J. M. Barrie
British Dictionary definitions for auntie (1 of 2)
aunty
/ (ˈɑːntɪ) /
a familiar or diminutive word for aunt
Australian informal, derogatory an older male homosexual
British Dictionary definitions for Auntie (2 of 2)
/ (ˈɑːntɪ) /
British an informal name for the BBC
Australian informal the Australian Broadcasting Association
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