say uncle en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Unknown. Uncle may be an anglicization of Irish anacal (“protection”).
Meanings
- (US, idiomatic) Synonym of cry uncle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| said uncle | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| said uncle | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| says uncle | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| saying uncle | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |