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
NorbertNAWR-bert (German, Polish), NAWR-bərt (English, Dutch)German, English, Dutch, French, Hungarian, Polish, Ancient Germanic
Thabo-Southern African, Tswana
Jaroslav-Czech, Slovak
Ippolit-Russian
KayleighKAY-leeEnglish (Modern)
Joffrey-French