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uncley

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Uncley (adj) means Like or typical of an uncle.

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Like or typical of an uncle.

"I looked at him. There was nothing uncley about that look." — Stanley Dehlet Mayer, Fantasy (1969)

"Those events were memorable but they were memories only, misted and vague as the uncley sort of God one heard stories about in Sunday School." — Cyril Connolly, Horizon (1946)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from uncle plus -y, or from uncle plus -ly.

Rhymes for uncley

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What is the meaning of uncley?

"uncley" (adj) means like or typical of an uncle.