gruncle

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Meaning · English

A great-uncle.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I'm staying for summer break at my gruncle's place.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gruncle” mean?

A great-uncle.

Is “gruncle” formal or informal?

gruncle is generally slang.