AUNT SALLY


Meaning of AUNT SALLY in English

I. -ˈsalē, -li noun

( plural aunt sallies also aunt sallys )

Usage: usually capitalized A&S

1. Britain : a representation (as an effigy or puppet figure) of a woman usually with a pipe in her mouth

2. Britain : a sport consisting in trying to break the pipe of an Aunt Sally or to knock the figure down by throwing sticks or balls

II. noun

Usage: usually capitalized A&S

Britain : an object of criticism or contention ; especially : a person, condition, or argument set up to invite criticism or be easily refuted

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