Mamiji is a South Asian kinship term — widely used in Hindi, Punjabi, and related languages — for the wife of your maternal uncle (mama). In the deeply structured family vocabulary of South Asian cultures, every relation has a specific term, and mamiji is the respectful way to address or refer to your mama's wife. The '-ji' suffix adds a layer of affection and respect, making it warmer than a purely clinical family label. It's used in everyday conversation across the Indian subcontinent and diaspora.
Mamiji made a massive pot of kheer for the whole family and wouldn't let anyone leave without a second helping.
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(India) mother's brother's wife; maternal aunt.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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