Has the word ”uncle” other meanings except ”a mom’s/dad’s brother”?
- Lesi
November 2020
CEVAPLA
![]() | XopheNovember 2020 First one that comes to mind is ”Say ’uncle’!”, a North American expression demanding that the opponent in a contest submit. The response ”Uncle!” is equivalent to ”I give up” and indicates submission. It’s also a slang term for a pawnbroker. |
LesiNovember 2020 Thanks 😊 A slang meaning is fit best
![]() | LordefeNovember 2020 An uncle doesn’t necessarily have to be blood related . The friends of your parents can be called uncle and also the parents of your friend. |
![]() | LordefeNovember 2020 Uncle can also be used to describe an older family friend |