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Uncle

/ˈʌŋ.kəl/

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

📖 Definitions of "Uncle"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    The male cousin of one’s parent.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    A source of advice, encouragement, or help.

verb
  1. 1

    To address somebody by the term uncle.

  2. 2

    To act like, or as, an uncle.

interjection
  1. 1

    A cry used to indicate surrender.

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