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uncle

/ˈʌŋkl/

/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.

Synonyms

surrender

submit

give up

give in

back down

throw in the towel

cave in

cry mercy

uncleadjective

Attributive use of the noun, relating to or characteristic of an uncle.

Synonyms

avuncular

uncle-like

unclenoun

uncles

/ˈʌŋkl/

/ˈʌŋkəl/

дядя

My uncle is visiting us this weekend.

Мой дядя приедет к нам в гости в эти выходные.

Additional translations

Synonyms

aunt's husband

family member

uncleinterjection

/ˈʌŋ.kəl/

Exclamatory use in the phrase "Say uncle!" meaning to surrender.

Synonyms

uncle, uncle

cut it out

knock it off

enough

stop

spare me

have mercy

mercy

I surrender

I give up

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.