uncle

(ŭngˈkəl)

1. a. The brother of one's mother or father.
   b. The husband of one's aunt.
2. Used as a form of address for an older man, especially by children.
3. A kindly counselor.
4. Slang A pawnbroker.
5. Uncle Uncle Sam.

Related Forms:

• unˈcle·less adjective