Aunt Flo

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Meaning · English

A personification of the menstrual period or menstruation.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Aunt Flo came to visit last night: that's why I was so ratty.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Aunt Flo” mean?

A personification of the menstrual period or menstruation.

Is “Aunt Flo” formal or informal?

Aunt Flo is generally slang.