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Meaning of uncle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

uncle

Pronunciation:/ˈʌŋ.kəl//ˈʌŋ.kəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

  2. The male cousin of one’s parent.

  3. A companion to one's (usually unmarried) mother.

  4. A source of advice, encouragement, or help.

verb

Definitions

  1. To address somebody by the term uncle.

  2. To act like, or as, an uncle.

interjection

Definitions

  1. A cry used to indicate surrender.