"unky" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: unkies [plural]
Rhymes: -ʌŋki Etymology: Clipping of uncle + -y. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|uncle}} Clipping of uncle, {{suffix|en||y}} + -y Head templates: {{en-noun}} unky (plural unkies)
  1. (colloquial, used by young children) uncle. Tags: colloquial Categories (topical): Male family members Synonyms: unc, unkie Related terms: auntie

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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