uncle
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.un·cle
noun \ˈəŋ-kəl\Definition of UNCLE
1
a : the brother of one's father or mother b : the husband of one's aunt
2
: one who helps, advises, or encourages
3
—used as a cry of surrender <was forced to cry uncle>
4
capitalized : uncle sam
See Examples of UNCLE
- I have three uncles and two aunts.
- My Uncle David is visiting next week.
Origin of UNCLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin avunculus mother's brother; akin to Old English ēam uncle, Welsh ewythr, Latin avus grandfather
First Known Use: 14th century
Rhymes with UNCLE
Learn More About UNCLE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: unclean
Previous Word in the Dictionary: unclassified
All Words Near: uncle
Previous Word in the Dictionary: unclassified
All Words Near: uncle
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up uncle? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
