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General Slang
tantie
TAN-tee · noun · informal
Auntie; affectionate term for an older woman
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An affectionate and respectful term for an aunt or older woman, a variant of 'tanty'.
“Tantie Merle does make the best black cake.”
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tantie In A Sentence
Tantie Merle does make the best black cake.
Origin & Usage
Pan-Caribbean; from 'aunty' via French 'tantine'.
People Also Ask
What does tantie mean?
It's an affectionate, respectful Caribbean term for an aunt or an older woman, similar to 'auntie'.
Where does the word tantie come from?
It derives from 'aunty', influenced by the French 'tantine', and is used across the Caribbean.
Is tantie only used for your actual aunt?
No — like 'auntie', it's often used warmly for any respected older woman, not only a blood relative.
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