What does “auntie” mean? Singlish meaning and example

auntie

Any woman older than you, said with respect, whether related or not.

“Auntie, one kopi-O kosong, thanks.”

Also: aunty

More Singlish from English

already At the end of a sentence: something has happened, or things have changed.

also can That works too; either way is fine.

anyhow Carelessly, without thinking (“anyhow whack”).

arrow To assign a job to someone, usually one nobody wants.

best Said with a sigh: great, just great, when things get worse.

bluff To lie to someone, fool them.

blur Confused, slow to catch on (“blur like sotong”).

bumboat Small motorboat used to carry goods and people, like on the Singapore River or to Pulau…

Questions

What does “auntie” mean in Singlish?

Any woman older than you, said with respect, whether related or not. It’s a noun.

Where does “auntie” come from?

From English. Other Singlish words from English include already, also can, anyhow and arrow.

How do you use “auntie” in a sentence?

“Auntie, one kopi-O kosong, thanks.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see ah soh and makcik.

How else is “auntie” spelt?

Singlish has no fixed spelling: people also write “aunty”.

Is “auntie” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

Liddat’s own words, from the Singlish dictionary: 312 words and phrases, A to Z.