"guncle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: guncles [plural]
Etymology: Blend of gay + uncle. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|gay|uncle}} Blend of gay + uncle Head templates: {{en-noun}} guncle (plural guncles)
  1. (slang) A gay uncle. Tags: slang Categories (topical): LGBT

Inflected forms

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