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
Even the day scenes feel tinged by darkness — especially when Shula visits her dead uncle’s home to find a neglected hovel of forgotten children likely to be abandoned by her judgmental aunties.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025
Please give the aunties my love, and tell Auntie Eliza that I’m expecting a pecan pie when I return!
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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