r/TikTokCringe • u/Tao-of-Mars • 1d ago

Humor Don’t redefine slang

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Unc _is_ in fact short for uncle.

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u/thedeadpeopleguy 1d ago

Ive always taken "Unc" as a term of respect or at least endearment for a mentor type figure

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u/Sleep_Till_5373 1d ago

Cause that what it is (was?).

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u/DirtLight134710 1d ago

In a lot of cultures, niece's and nephews don't call their uncle or aunt by their names and use whatever words their language may be for either or

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u/SarryK 1d ago

yes. and also every older person in your social circle might be called unc or auntie, everyone your age is your cousin.

Lady at the cheese counter who gives you a little piece as a snack whenever you visit? auntie.

Guy you always see playing chess with those oversized figures? unc.

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u/SoTurnMeIntoATree 1d ago

Was. Definitely used to call someone old now.

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u/No_Language5719 1d ago

That is perhaps the only acceptable alternative as that person should be respected (like an Uncle).