Noun: uncle úng-kul
- The brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
"My favourite uncle always brought me souvenirs from his travels"
- A source of help and advice and encouragement
"he played uncle to lonely students"
Derived forms: uncles
Type of: adult male, benefactor, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], helper, hombre [N. Amer, informal], kinsman, man, sod [informal]
Antonym: aunt
Encyclopedia: Uncle, Duke & The Chief