"my giddy aunt" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /maɪ ˌɡɪdi ˈɑ(ː)nt/ [Received-Pronunciation], /maɪ ˌɡɪdi ˈænt/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-my giddy aunt.wav
Rhymes: -ɑːnt, -ænt Head templates: {{en-interj}} my giddy aunt
  1. (British, Ireland) An exclamation of astonishment, confusion, despair, etc.: my sainted aunt, my sainted uncle. Tags: British, Ireland Synonyms: wow
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