cry uncle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To beg for mercy; to give up, admit defeat, surrender; indicate submission, such as when wrestling.

en-au-cry uncle.ogg

cry uncle cries uncle crying uncle cried uncle

Unknown. Uncle may be an anglicization of Irish anacal (“protection”).

say uncle cry craven

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