aunty

aun-ty · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An informal or affectionate term for aunt.

  2. 2.

    A term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian and African cultures.

Forms

plural: aunties

Related words

Antonyms: uncle
See also: aunt, auntie, uncle
Synonyms: aunt, auntie

Etymology

Diminutive form of "aunt" with the affectionate suffix "-y." The variant spelling "auntie" is equally common.