uncle
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- noun
- /ˈʌŋkəl/
:
tío
- So when I was in high school, my uncle was my coach.
It was like uncle big bro type, right?
- It was like uncle big bro type, right?
- I think you're more like the somewhat cool uncle maybe I hopes to be.
- Yeah, like a Big Brother, father, uncle, all that in one.
- This is like by Weird Uncle for Nobody.
- You don't think there's a little tiny yucky Uncle Plaza?
- Frank's Hot Uncle Buck Sheep head sandwiches.
- And then he would dismount and he goes, Uncle Pi did it.
- Now remember, we've got Uncle Buck's hot and spicy fish batter here.
- So Instagram uncle_lasers, uncle laser fucking Facebook.
Examples
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And I would love to help if you want me... not pushy, just available, be it friend or uncle or dad-ish, on some level.
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She turned to her uncle for advice when she faced challenges in her career.
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You been keeping an eye on my kids like a good uncle should?
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Her best memory was of a friendly uncle who took her into town for ice cream and pop.
Fiction book (2000) -
The boys called him "uncle" and were obviously fond of him.
Fiction book (1992) -
I mean, the kids love Uncle Al, but wifey is not on board.
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You're gonna be an uncle.
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I think you're more like the somewhat cool uncle maybe I hopes to be.
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My uncle always encourages me to pursue my dreams and never give up.
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When I was feeling down, my uncle offered support and reminded me of my strengths.
Synonyms
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A person who gives honest, firm advice to help you
A man who writes advice in a newspaper or magazine about personal problems
Idioms
- Offensive
A phrase people say to show talking about impossible what-ifs is pointless
- Archaic
You say this when you are very surprised and do not believe something
Compounds
- Literature
A man who writes advice in a newspaper or magazine about personal problems
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Uncle comes from the Latin word avunculus, 'little grandfather', giving the idea of a kind, older helper in the family. That's why people also use uncle for a friendly mentor or supporter who is not actually a relative.