тётка — meaning in English

English meaning

• aunt noun The sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle.
• dame noun A title given to a woman who holds a high honour, equivalent to "Sir" for a man.

Senses

тётка is used for these senses in English:

• aunt The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
• dame (US, dated, informal, slightly, derogatory) A woman.

aunt — full definition

1. noun The sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle.
2. noun An older woman treated as part of the family even though she isn't a relative, out of affection and respect.

dame — full definition

1. noun A title given to a woman who holds a high honour, equivalent to "Sir" for a man.
2. noun Informal, especially in older American slang: a woman.

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