Unc Meaning in English

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Definition

'Unc' is an informal, often affectionate way to refer to one's uncle. In the US, it is also a common abbreviation for the University of North Carolina.

Usage & Nuances

'Unc' is informal and mostly spoken; it's rarely used in writing except as a nickname or in reference to the University of North Carolina. When used for a relative, it signals familiarity or affection. Do not use it in formal contexts.

• Spanish: tío (coloquial) - universidad de Carolina del Norte (UNC) (siglas)
• Portuguese (BR): tio (informal) - Universidade da Carolina do Norte (UNC) (sigla)
• Portuguese (PT): tio (informal) - Universidade da Carolina do Norte (UNC) (sigla)
• Chinese (Simplified): 舅舅 (口语) - 北卡罗来纳大学 (UNC) (缩写)
• Chinese (Traditional): 舅舅 (口語) - 北卡羅來納大學 (UNC) (縮寫)
• Hindi: मामा (अनौपचारिक) - उत्तरी कैरोलिना विश्वविद्यालय (UNC) (संक्षिप्त)
• Arabic: عم (عامية) - جامعة كارولاينا الشمالية (UNC) (اختصار)
• Bengali: কাকা - মামা (আলাপচারিতায়) - ইউনিভার্সিটি অফ নর্থ ক্যারোলাইনা (সংক্ষেপে)
• Russian: дядя (неформально) - Университет Северной Каролины (сокращённо)
• Japanese: おじさん（くだけた言い方） - ノースカロライナ大学（略称）
• Vietnamese: chú (thân mật) - bác (thân mật) - Đại học Bắc Carolina (viết tắt)
• Korean: 삼촌 (친근하게 부를 때) - 노스캐롤라이나 대학교 (약칭)
• Turkish: amca (samimi) - dayı (samimi) - North Carolina Üniversitesi (kısaltma)
• Urdu: انکل (محبت یا غیر رسمی انداز میں) - یونیورسٹی آف نارتھ کیرولائنا (مخفف)
• Indonesian: om (akrab, santai) - paman (akrab, santai) - Universitas North Carolina (singkatan)

Example Sentences

I love spending time with my unc during the holidays.

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Did you see that Unc brought barbecue for everyone?

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My unc told me funny stories when I was little.

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She's applying to UNC for college next year.

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What's up, Unc? Haven't seen you in ages!

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My unc is coming to visit us this weekend.

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