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    Aunt

    /ænt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The sister of one's father or mother.
    My aunt baked the best cookies when I was a child.
    The wife of one's uncle.
    I went to visit my aunt who lives in another state.
    An informal term of endearment for a close family friend or an older female.
    My best friend's aunt always makes us feel at home.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French 'ante', variants of Latin 'amita', referring to a father's sister.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Aunt Flo
    A euphemism for menstruation.
    Favorite Aunt
    Refers to a particularly beloved aunt.
    Auntie Mame
    Refers to a fun, adventurous woman often considered like an aunt.

    Related Words

    uncle
    The brother of one's parent.
    niece
    The daughter of one's sibling.
    nephew
    The son of one's sibling.

    Slang Meanings

    Auntie
    The kids call her Auntie Judy.
    Auntie Em
    She took care of everything like Auntie Em from the Wizard of Oz.