uncle (EN)

noun, interjection

noun “uncle”

1. the brother of your mother or father or the man who is married to your aunt
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   My uncle took me fishing last weekend.
2. a close male friend of one's parents
   Uncle Joe, dad's best friend from college, always brings us treats when he visits.
3. an older man who gives you advice, encouragement, or help
   Whenever I had a problem, Mr. Thompson was like an uncle to me, always ready with advice.

interjection “uncle”

1. a way to admit defeat or surrender, similar to saying "I give up!"
   After struggling to escape the headlock, Jake finally shouted, "Uncle!"