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
Because of Mamdani’s interesting background, he brought the limousine liberals together with the aunties from Bangladesh.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2025
Her khalas - which is the Urdu word for aunties - praised the NHS who worked "tirelessly" to save their niece's life.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025
Also, I know this column is about Sundays, but I love a weekday dim sum where you hang out with all the uncles and aunties while they read their newspapers.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025
Isatu, on the other hand, had been a favorite of the aunties as Number Two, but her situation was reversed when she arrived in America.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
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