Aunt Sally
Aunt Sal·ly
noun \-ˈsa-lē\ plural Aunt Sallies
Definition of AUNT SALLY
British
: an object of criticism or contention; especially : one that is set up to invite criticism or be easily refuted
Origin of AUNT SALLY
Aunt Sally, name given to an effigy of a woman smoking a pipe set up as an amusement attraction at English fairs for patrons to throw missiles at
First Known Use: 1879
Rhymes with AUNT SALLY
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