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Meanings of aunt in English
Parent's sister or parent's sister-in-law.
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Examples for "auntie"
Examples for "auntie"
1
No way they know my business, not even my auntie, said Mayson.
2
Saying goodbye to my auntie was probably the hardest thing I've done.
3
I'm sorry I answered you back, auntie; it was horrid of me.
4
And I had better run down and see if auntie wants anything.
5
At tea that night my auntie was pleased coz Ah seemed ravenous.
1
Elaine's aunty Mary Yoannidis took to social media to express her sorrow.
2
There never was such a dear, sweet, jolly aunty in the world.
3
And we thought Jon and Dany being aunty and nephew was gross.
4
It's like having a netball aunty all the way down in Wellington.
5
My aunty for the purposes of this life's adventure was Charity Hazelmere.
Someone with one or more siblings who have one or more children; a brother or sister of someone’s father or mother.
Usage of aunt in English
1
My aunt exclaimed; Miss Pinshon inquired; Preston inveighed, at things in general.
2
Her aunt scolded in vain; in spite of the remarks of Mlle.
3
Just let us know if there's something you want, her aunt said.
4
The boy's aunt said the family is seeking answers from the authorities.
5
I hope you don't suspect my aunt had any hand in this?'
6
A week earlier, he was perfectly healthy at my aunt's retirement party.
7
Had a message to say your aunt Abby had a heart attack.
8
He found his aunt in the garden, sitting out in the sun.
9
If my aunt read love, I felt sure that O'Toole read dishonesty.
10
Her aunt's partner of 70 years had just died a month ago.
11
I spend my time in complaining; my aunt says I am crazy.
12
I could never tolerate credit; I was like my aunt in that.
13
I've met him a few times at my aunt and uncle's house.
14
From my aunt Bea, he said, choking out the words between guffaws.
15
The only comfort he received was in the presence of his aunt.
16
Ask them for directions on how to get to your aunt's place.
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Aunt through the time
Aunt across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Canada
Common
United States of America
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