Describing someone or something that gives off strong aunty vibes — knowing, slightly judgmental, warm but opinionated, with an air of having seen everything before and having thoughts about it. Aunty-coded applies to people who project elder wisdom beyond their years, but also to things: a recipe that's overwhelmingly flavorful and feeds twelve, a piece of advice that's both brutal and exactly right, or a look someone gives you that communicates 'I know exactly what you've been up to.' It's affectionate shorthand for a very specific and recognizable energy.
That entire conversation she had with the waiter about portion sizes was completely aunty-coded.
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