uncle
n. countablen. the brother of your mother or father, or the husband of your aunt. Sometimes you might call a close male family friend by this name too.
n. the brother of one's parent or the husband of one's aunt. In many cultures, the term is also applied as a title of respect or affection to older male family friends.
My uncle lives in London and visits us every summer.
After my father passed away, my uncle became a very important mentor in my life.
While biologically he was merely a distant cousin, the family referred to him as an uncle to signify his integration into their immediate social circle.
Often used as a title before a name, such as 'Uncle David'.
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Bob's your uncle
No problem, the solution is simple, there you have it, it's that easy, you have what you want, all will be well: indicates a desirable conclusion has been reached with ease.
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I'll be a monkey's uncle
Often preceded by well: expressing complete surprise or disbelief.
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say uncle
Synonym of cry uncle.