Plural of aunty; informal term for aunts, or women respected as mentors and elders in a community.
From Old English 'ante,' borrowed from Latin 'amita' meaning father's sister; 'auntie' is an informal, affectionate version; very common in South Asian, African, and Caribbean English.
In many cultures, 'aunties' (especially in South Asian communities) are basically community wisdom-keepers who know everyone's business, give unsolicited advice, and somehow are always right about everything.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.