Aunt Sally



Aunt Sally

Something or someone set up as the object of criticism, derision, or as an easily defeated opposing opinion (i.e., a straw man). Named after a game where sticks or balls are thrown at a clay or wooden head (the Aunt Sally). Primarily heard in UK. I hate hanging out with that crowd, they always aim their jokes at me like I'm an Aunt Sally. My opponent's representation of me is nothing but an Aunt Sally; he refuses to debate me on my true position and instead attacks a fictitious one from afar!
See also: aunt, sally

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Maksimmahk-SEEM (Russian)Russian, Belarusian, Macedonian, Ukrainian
BurtonBURT-ənEnglish
Pompeopom-PE-oItalian
Frederikke-Danish
Eustorgios-Ancient Greek
Tyresetie-REESAfrican American (Modern)