# aunty

/ˈɑːnti/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/aunty
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle. You might also use this word for a close female friend of your family.

For teachers: the sister of one's parent or the spouse of one's uncle. Often used as a familiar or affectionate term of address, sometimes extended to close female family friends in various cultures.

## Examples

- My aunty lives in London and visits us every summer.
- I am going to stay with my favorite aunty this weekend to help her in the garden.

## Pitfalls

- Not "My auntie is a doctor." but "My aunty is a doctor." — Both 'aunty' and 'auntie' are correct, but learners should be consistent with the spelling throughout their writing.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used as a term of address; often capitalized when used as a title before a name.

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