English Explanatory Dictionary

kopi auntie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A middle-aged or elderly lady who takes drink orders and serves drinks to patrons of a coffee shop.

Pronunciation

/ˈkopi ˈɑnti/

Word forms

kopi auntie kopi aunties kopi aunty

Etymology

From Malay kopi (“coffee”) + auntie (term of familiarity or respect applied to elderly women). Usage of auntie probably influenced by Chinese 阿姨 (āyí).

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