gruncle

plural gruncles · alternative grunkle

1. childishslangA great-uncle.

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

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   "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

   Gruncle, too, was far away, but he was able to read our missives of love before he died. Thankfully, because she lived just three miles from our home, we were able to say good-bye to Nana in person.

   2012 August 7, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul: Stories of Canine Companionship, Comedy and Courage, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN

   No! Grunkle Stan! It's not safe for Waddles outside. There's predators! And barbecuers!

   2013 June 28, Alex Hirsch, Tim McKeon, “Land Before Swine” (2:58 from the start), in John Aoshima, director, Gravity Falls, season 1, episode 18, spoken by Mabel Pines (Kristen Schaal), via Disney Channel

   Caitlin clutched her gruncle's arm.

   2018, Billy Phillips, Jenny Nissensen, ONCE UPON A ZOMBIE: BOOK TWO: THE LORD OF THE CURTAIN, Gatekeeper Press, →ISBN

   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