부모의 형제 또는 고모부나 이모부
The brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt.
예문:
"My uncle David is coming over for dinner tonight."
"I have three uncles on my mother's side of the family."
아이들과 친하게 지내는 남성 어른이나 친근한 호칭
An unrelated adult male friend, especially of a child, or a friendly term of address for an older man.
예문:
"The children next door always call their neighbor Uncle Mike."
"Uncle, could you help me find my lost ball?"
전당포 주인을 일컫는 속어
A slang or archaic term used to refer to a pawnbroker.
예문:
"He had to visit his uncle to get some quick cash for the rent."
"My gold watch is currently at my uncle's."
연방 수사관이나 장물을 취득하는 사람을 이르는 말
A slang term for a federal investigator or a receiver of stolen goods.
예문:
"The word on the street is that Uncle is watching the warehouse."
"The thief took the stolen jewelry straight to his uncle to sell it."