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grunkle en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ɡɹʌŋkəɫ/

Etymology

Blend of great- + uncle.

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of gruncle.
   alt of gruncle
   • "Well, grunkle Rik , w'at is it?" shouted Sammy, in silvery tones, from his father's shoulder. "Grunkle" was the outcome of various efforts made to teach Sammy to call the old captain grand-uncle. 2010, R. M. Ballantyne, The Battery and the Boiler, BoD – Books on Demand, →ISBN, page 261:
   • He was an amazing father to Rick (Heather) Williams, Robert (Christina) Williams and Ryan (Kari) Williams and the best papa to Vylet, Maya, Edie, Kade, Koleton, Taylor and Kali. Rick was also a beloved brother, brother in law, nephew, cousin and uncle to many nieces and nephews as well as 'Grunkle' to Josh, Jordan, Alexys and Elyse. 2021, “Obituary: Richard Williams”, in Vancouver Sun:
   • Grunkle Stan! It's not safe for Waddles outside! There's predators! And barbecuers! 2012, Alex Hirsch, Tim McKeon, “Land Before Swine”, in Gravity Falls, season 1, episode 18, spoken by Mabel Pines (Kristen Schaal):

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