"unky" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: unkies [plural]
Rhymes: -ʌŋki Head templates: {{en-noun}} unky (plural unkies)
  1. (colloquial, used by young children) uncle. Tags: colloquial Synonyms: unc, unkie Related terms: auntie
    Sense id: en-unky-en-noun-3RPsZC3I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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