auntie

American  

[an-tee, ahn-] / ˈæn ti, ˈɑn- /

Or aunty

noun

plural

aunties

1. Informal. aunt.

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Auntie ¹ British  

/ ˈɑːntɪ /

noun

1. an informal name for the BBC

2. informal the Australian Broadcasting Association

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auntie ² British  

/ ˈɑːntɪ /

noun

1. a familiar or diminutive word for aunt

2. informal an older male homosexual

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Etymology

Origin of auntie

First recorded in 1785–95; aunt + -ie

Example Sentences

The victim's niece, Mai Pexton, had gone to the property and banged on the door, screaming for her "auntie".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“We don’t have family locally, but we built a network of friends and auntie figures so my daughter feels secure and loved.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

If cities were people, Lucknow would be the auntie who insists you eat something.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

I glanced at the auntie, who looked as though she could tear up at any moment.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

Rondell was taking the bus to Oakland, where he was gonna look for his auntie and his cousins.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña