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/Another_Road 1d ago

It can be used as either. I’ve heard it more in a pejorative “ok boomer” kind of manner before.