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uncling

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈʌŋk(ə)lɪŋ/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • /ʌnˈklɪŋ/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

verb

Meaning 1

present participle and gerund of uncle

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To cease from clinging or adhering.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From un- + cling.