SINCE 1828
Aunt Sally
noun
Aunt Sal·ly
| \ -ˈsa-lē
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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
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