noun
General Slang
tanty
TAN-tee · noun · informal
Aunt; also any respected older woman.
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An affectionate term for an aunt, or by extension any older woman one respects.
“Ask Tanty Merle if she coming to the wedding.”
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tanty In A Sentence
Ask Tanty Merle if she coming to the wedding.
Origin & Usage
Caribbean English, from 'auntie'; common in Trinidad and Barbados.
People Also Ask
What does tanty mean?
Tanty is an affectionate term for an aunt, and by extension any older woman one respects.
Where does the word tanty come from?
It's derived from 'auntie' and is common in Trinidad, Barbados and across the Caribbean.
Can you call someone tanty if they're not your aunt?
Yes, it's often used as a warm, respectful title for any older woman, family or not.
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