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Aunt Sally

Aunt Sal·ly [ ànt sállee ] (plural Aunt Sal·lies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. fairground target: in some parts of the United Kingdom, a target used in Aunt Sally, traditionally shaped as the head of a woman, typically with a clay pipe in her mouth

2. U.K. butt of criticism: a person or organization that is the constant target of criticism and abusive comment ( informal )

3. U.K. argument to be demolished: in formal discussion, an argument put forward so that it can be demolished and dismissed ( informal )

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