Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tannie

Noun
/ˈtɑːni/
Definition
A term used primarily in South Africa to refer to an older woman or aunt, often used as a term of respect.
Examples
  • My tannie makes the best bobotie.
  • We visited tannie Mary for Sunday lunch.
Meaning
In South African English, ‘tannie’ can denote a person who is like an aunt, particularly to those not related by blood. It conveys both familiarity and respect.
Synonyms
  • Aunt
  • Older woman
  • Matriarch