auntie

[US]/'ɑːntɪ/
[UK]/'ænti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Auntie, a term of endearment for an aunt.

Phrases & Collocations

kind auntie

Example Sentences

Auntie Lou had washed all their clothes.

Grandma Sugar turned to Auntie Priss and said, "Right here." She was right.

Auntie Priss looked so surprised and amazed. "Where did that child get to be so smart?"

My auntie makes the best dumplings.

The auntie at the market sells fresh vegetables.

I always visit my auntie during the holidays.

The auntie next door bakes delicious cakes.

I asked my auntie for advice on cooking.

The auntie in the park feeds the pigeons every day.

My auntie knits sweaters for all the grandchildren.

The auntie in the neighborhood organizes community events.

I bought some fruits from the auntie on the street corner.

The auntie at the salon gave me a new haircut.

Real-world Examples

I have no idea what to get my auntie for her birthday.

Source: BBC Authentic English

I guess I'm your auntie and I know what's what.

Source: Gone with the Wind

I didn't know you could be an auntie and a sister at the same time.

Source: The Growth History of a Little Princess

At your auntie's and your grandparent's? What pet did you have at your auntie's house?

Source: American English dialogue

I love these noisy shoes, great auntie.

Source: The Growth History of a Little Princess

Oh, what is that, great auntie?

Source: The Growth History of a Little Princess

John told me Rick was dating auntie vanilla. I got jealous.

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

Yes, for me an auntie, big sis and little sis.

Source: The Growth History of a Little Princess

I know it, auntie; but you will think me so careless!

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

My mother, my aunties, my grandmothers, they were all strong, loud, boisterous, loyal and cutthroat women, like me.

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

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