Meaning & use
aunty
An informal or affectionate term for one's aunt, or, in some cultures, for an older woman who is a family friend.
See it in a sentence
Every summer we visited Aunty Rosa, who always had fresh bread waiting.
The children called their mother's close friend Aunty out of respect and affection.
A note on using this word
Aunty (also spelled 'auntie') is warmer and more casual than 'aunt,' and in some cultures is used respectfully for any older woman, not just a blood relative.
Words with a similar meaning
auntie
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