English Explanatory Dictionary

auntie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Diminutive of aunt.
  2. Term of familiarity or respect for a middle-aged or elderly woman.
  3. Female domestic helper.
  4. An elderly gay man.
verb
  1. To be or behave like the aunt of.
name
  1. The BBC.
  2. The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Commission).

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.ti/ /ˈɑːn.ti/ /ˈɐn.ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-auntie.wav EN-AU ck1 Auntie.ogg

Word forms

auntie aunties aunty auntying auntied

Etymology

From aunt + -ie.

Synonyms

aunt the Beeb Auntie Beeb

Related words

uncle

Derived words

agony auntie auntie arm kopi auntie summon auntie
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