tannie

tannie
I
South African Slang
Origin: Afrikanerisms
an older female authority figure.
Word used most often by Indians. Derived from the Afrikaans word for "aunty"
II
South African Slang
"aunt", used by Afrikaans-speakers
III
South African Slang
Origin: South African Indian slang
female version of "toppie", from the Afrikaans word for "Aunty".

English dialects glossary. 2013.

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