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# aunt flo

phrase (noun phrase; slang; usually «Aunt Flo»)

«aunt flo» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, slang) a period (menstruation).

### In the lessons

A jokey, private way to mention a period; US first, now everywhere; chat between friends, mostly teens and young women.

### Examples

- Aunt Flo is visiting this week.
- Chat: «Ugh, Aunt Flo arrived early.»
- She stayed home because Aunt Flo was here.
- Not a real relative — it's a nickname.
- Chat: «Can't swim today — Aunt Flo.»
- Joke: «Aunt Flo always turns up at the worst time.»

### Note

Stands for «period». Usually written with capitals: «Aunt Flo». A private topic; fine among friends. In school health lessons the word «period» is used.