An uncle is a family member who is a brother of your mother or father. Sometimes, the husband of your aunt is also called an uncle. This word is used to talk about family relationships.
My uncle came to visit today.
She has two uncles on her father’s side.
People sometimes call an older man 'uncle' as a polite or friendly name. It is not about family. Children often use it for men they know well or respect.
The children called him uncle at school.
She said, 'Hello, uncle,' to the shop owner.
As a verb, 'to uncle' means to stop resisting or fighting and accept something. It is often used in informal English when someone gives up after pressure.
He finally uncles after hours of arguing.
Do not uncle even when it is hard.
Sometimes people say 'uncle' about a man who protects or cares for others like a family member, even if he is not really related. It shows kindness and support.
He acts like an uncle to all the kids here.
She found an uncle in her school's teacher.
In some slang uses, 'uncle' means an older man or a person in charge. It is often used in informal speech or community settings to show respect or authority.
That uncle runs the whole block.
Ask uncle for help if you need it.
'Uncle Sam' is a famous character used to show the United States. This meaning is specific to the U.S. and often appears in history and politics.
Uncle Sam represents the US government.
The poster showed Uncle Sam pointing.
The phrase 'say uncle' means to give up or admit defeat, often used when children play fight. It is an informal idiom to ask someone to stop resisting.
It was fun until I had to say uncle.
You have to say uncle to stop the game.
