Meaning of gruncle | Babel Free

Definitions

A great-uncle.

childish, slang

Examples

“I'm staying for summer break at my gruncle's place.”

“"Well, grunkle Rik , w'at is it?" shouted Sammy, in silvery tones, from his father's shoulder. "Grunkle" was the outcome of various efforts made to teach Sammy to call the old captain grand-uncle.”

“Gruncle, too, was far away, but he was able to read our missives of love before he died. Thankfully, because she lived just three miles from our home, we were able to say good-bye to Nana in person.”

“No! Grunkle Stan! It's not safe for Waddles outside. There's predators! And barbecuers!”

“Caitlin clutched her gruncle's arm.”

“He was an amazing father to Rick (Heather) Williams, Robert (Christina) Williams and Ryan (Kari) Williams and the best papa to Vylet, Maya, Edie, Kade, Koleton, Taylor and Kali. Rick was also a beloved brother, brother in law, nephew, cousin and uncle to many nieces and nephews as well as 'Grunkle' to Josh, Jordan, Alexys and Elyse.”

“"My Gruncle built it himself. 'Log by log, with only my own two bare hands, without the help of another living soul,'” she said in her best Gruncle imitation.”

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