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uncle

UK
/ˈʌŋkl/
US
/ˈʌŋkəl/

Translations

uncleverb
uncled
Past Simple
uncled
Past Participle
uncleing
Gerund
Rare; to act as an uncle to someone or, archaically, to pawn an item.
jouer l'oncleFamilier ; signifie se comporter comme un oncle protecteur ou conseiller.
He often uncles the neighborhood kids, taking them to the park and helping with homework.
Il joue souvent l’oncle auprès des enfants du quartier, les emmenant au parc et les aidant à faire leurs devoirs.
Additional translations
mettre au clouVieilli ou argotique ; signifie engager un objet contre de l’argent.
Synonyms
capitulate
yield
throw in the towel
cave in
cry mercy
give in
give up
submit
surrender
concede
relent
back down
uncleadjective
Attributive use of the noun, relating to or characteristic of an uncle.
His uncle advice was protective and a little stern.
Ses conseils avunculaires étaient protecteurs et un peu sévères.
Synonyms
uncle-like
avuncular
unclenoun
uncles
pl
UK
/ˈʌŋkl/
US
/ˈʌŋkəl/
My uncle took us fishing last weekend.
Mon oncle nous a emmenés pêcher le week-end dernier.
Additional translations
tontonFamilier et affectueux ; s’emploie aussi pour un proche de la famille sans lien de parenté direct.
Synonyms
kinsman
family member
aunt's husband
relative
uncleinterjection
UK
/ˈʌŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈʌŋ.kəl/
Exclamatory use in the phrase "Say uncle!" meaning to surrender.
GrâceInterjection employée pour demander grâce ou marquer la reddition, surtout dans le langage enfantin.
"Uncle!" he shouted when his older brother finally pinned him.
"Grâce !" cria-t-il quand son grand frère le plaqua enfin au sol.
Synonyms
knock it off
enough
stop
spare me
have mercy
mercy
I surrender
I give up
cut it out
uncle, uncle

Definitions

uncleverb
To act in the caring or advisory role of an uncle toward someone.
He often uncles the neighborhood kids, taking them to the park and helping with homework.
To pawn or pledge (an item) for money. (obsolete, slang)
Short of cash, he uncled his gold watch at the pawnshop.
uncleadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or befitting an uncle; avuncular.
His uncle advice was protective and a little stern.
unclenoun
The brother of one's father or mother, or the spouse of one's parent's sibling.
My uncle took us fishing last weekend.
A term used to refer to a man who is a close friend of one's parents or family, often used as a form of address.
Uncle John is not related to us, but he's been a family friend for years.
A pawnbroker or person from whom one pawns items for money. (UK informal, dated)
He took his watch to the uncle down the street for a quick loan.
uncleinterjection
Used as an exclamation to admit defeat or surrender, especially by children.
"Uncle!" he shouted when his older brother finally pinned him.
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