Every morning the kopi aunties chatted loudly as they prepared orders for the regulars.

When my sister faced heartbreak, she turned to the local agony auntie for comfort and practical advice.

When my friend needed comfort, she turned to the local agony aunty for blunt, honest guidance.

Every morning, the kopi aunty at the corner stall remembers my order before I even speak.

Auntie Flo baked her famous lemon cake for the neighborhood picnic.

Don't park here — the summon auntie comes around every afternoon and slaps tickets on illegally parked cars.

At the corner table, the kopi auntie balanced a tray of glasses and smiled as she asked if anyone wanted refills.

When I was growing up, Auntie Beeb kept me company on rainy afternoons with her cheerful programmes.