General
tantie
What does tantie mean?
An affectionate and respectful term for an aunt or older woman, a variant of 'tanty'.
"Tantie Merle does make the best black cake."
Origin
Pan-Caribbean; from 'aunty' via French 'tantine'.
Frequently asked questions
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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