auntie

Mother's sister, informally

Auntie is an informal or affectionate form of aunt, used especially by children or when addressing one's aunt directly: Can I have another cookie, Auntie?

The term extends beyond blood relatives to familiar older women in a child's life, such as close family friends.

In some cultures, particularly South Asian and African communities, auntie is a respectful form of address for any older woman, regardless of relation.

familial

relative

Connected by blood

kinshipState of being related
familyRelated people together
nieceSibling's female offspring

nephew · sibling · maternal · paternal · grandmother · uncle · cousin · in-law · godmother · clan

mentor

role model

Person others emulate

advisorOne who gives guidance
confidanteTrusted female friend
counselorOne who advises

guide · teacher · inspiration · influence · encouragement · wisdom · life lessons · storyteller · keeper · tradition

nurturing

caring

Showing kind concern

warmthHeat you feel
kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
supportiveOffering help and reassurance

guidance · patience · understanding · encouragement · compassion · comfort · tenderness · reassurance · protection · doting

elder

respect

Regard with honor

wisdomGood judgment from experience
experiencePractical knowledge from life
seniorityRank from length of service

venerable · seasoned · elder · honorific · deference · formality · politeness · courtesy · address · title

endearment

dear

Treasured or costly

honeyBees' viscous nectar product
darlingBeloved person or pet
sweetieFond nickname for someone

love · pet · duck · hen · dearie · lovey · chuck · lass · child · young one

Categories

family rolesmother, father, mom, dad, parents
Singlishlah, meh, ah, eh, oi
Diminutivesbaby, bunny, puppy, kitty, doggy
female relativesmother, daughter, sister, grandmother, niece
SingaporeCBD, PAP, National Day, hawker, multiracialism
seniorssenior citizens, senior, elderly, old woman, old lady

Opposites

gender/familial role

auntieuncle

Male family elder

formality/register

auntieaunt

Parent's sister or equivalent

maternal aunt · paternal aunt

generational position

auntieniece

Sibling's female offspring

nephew · grandniece · grandnephew · kiddo

Phrases

great auntParent's parent's sibling
Aunt May
dear auntie
maternal auntFemale sibling of mother
maiden auntParent's unmarried sister
Aunt FloEuphemism for menstruation

Family

aunt, aunts, aunty, aunties, aunt's, grandaunt, aunthood, grandaunts, great-aunts

Familiarity: Top 20,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G