Aunt Sal·ly
| \ -ˈsa-lē
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plural Aunt Sallies
Definition of Aunt Sally
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: an object of criticism or contention
especially
: one that is set up to invite criticism or be easily refuted
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“Aunt Sally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aunt%20Sally. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of Aunt Sally was in 1859
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