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Definition of auntie

auntie

/ˈæn.ti/
aunt · ie
Plural:aunties
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• noun

1

An affectionate or informal term for one's aunt.

Example

"Every summer, the children looked forward to staying at their auntie's house by the coast."

2

A respectful and affectionate term of address or reference for an older woman who is a family friend or community elder, regardless of biological kinship.

Example

"She greeted the neighborhood aunties warmly as she helped set up the tables for the community festival."

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• Rhymes for auntie

• Nearby Words

auk
auklet
aunt
auntie
auntlike
aura
aural

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from 'aunt' (from Old French 'ante', ultimately from Latin 'amita', meaning paternal aunt) combined with the affectionate diminutive suffix '-ie'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Auntie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/auntie
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