aunties
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I followed a small group of South Asian aunties in industrial-grade puffers and bright yellow “Zohran” campaign beanies, which smartly functioned equally as political statements and survival gear.
From Slate • Jan. 3, 2026
I'm really close with my aunties, uncles, nans, grandads, trying to spend as much time together as possible, so I'd say that's one thing I'm really proud of, that I have a loving family.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025
“The grandmas and aunties ask how much,” Luu said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
Because of Mamdani’s interesting background, he brought the limousine liberals together with the aunties from Bangladesh.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2025
Everyone always brings their entire family, all their cousins and aunties and uncles, to the ceremony, no matter how many people you invite.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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