English Explanatory Dictionary

say uncle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of cry uncle.

Pronunciation

En-au-say uncle.ogg

Word forms

say uncle says uncle saying uncle said uncle

Etymology

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

Synonyms

cry uncle
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