unc
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Meaning · English
Abbreviation of uncle. Used mockingly to refer to someone who is old or acting old. Originated in African American English in the early 2000s.
Register: informalEra: 2020s
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
• Gen Z / internet register
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
Common questions
What does “unc” mean?
Abbreviation of uncle. Used mockingly to refer to someone who is old or acting old. Originated in African American English in the early 2000s.
Is “unc” formal or informal?
unc is generally informal.