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uncle

/ˈʌŋ.kəl/

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noun

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

Examples :

"My uncle works at the school as a teacher. "

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noun

The male cousin of one’s parent.

Examples :

"My uncle, who is my mother's brother, is taking me to the zoo this weekend. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"My mother's uncle helped me with my math homework. "

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noun

A source of advice, encouragement, or help.

Examples :

"My uncle offered helpful advice on my college application essay. "

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noun

Examples :

"My uncle, a pawnbroker, bought my old laptop for a small amount of money. "

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noun

An affectionate term for a man of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

Examples :

"My uncle, a friendly teacher at my school, often gives me extra help with math. "

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noun

An older male African-American person.

Examples :

"My uncle, a retired teacher, often visited my school to share stories with the students. "

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verb

To address somebody by the term uncle.

Examples :

"My friend's younger brother came to school today, and I uncle him. "

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verb

To act like, or as, an uncle.

Examples :

"My friend's new teacher is uncleing her by giving her extra help with her math. "

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interjection

A cry used to indicate surrender.

Examples :

""Uncle!" the child cried, throwing his toys down and slumping onto the floor. "

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