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
Because of Mamdani’s interesting background, he brought the limousine liberals together with the aunties from Bangladesh.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2025
I have aunties, big brothers and big sisters that I can ask anything.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025
Isatu had been called Number Two by the aunties because they loved her.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
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