uncle

noun

un·cle | \ ˈəŋ-kəl

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Definition of uncle

1a : the brother of one's father or mother

b : the husband of one's aunt or uncle

2 : one who helps, advises, or encourages

3 —used as a cry of surrender was forced to cry uncle

4 capitalized : uncle sam

Examples of uncle in a Sentence

I have three uncles and two aunts. My Uncle David is visiting next week.

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The first known use of uncle was in the 14th century

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uncle

noun

English Language Learners Definition of uncle

: the brother of your father or mother or the husband of your aunt

US, informal —used as a word that you say when you are being hurt in a fight to show that you admit being defeated and do not want to continue fighting

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uncle

noun

un·cle | \ ˈəŋ-kəl

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Kids Definition of uncle

1 : the brother of a person's father or mother

2 : the husband of a person's aunt

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