uncling

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English

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʌŋk(ə)lɪŋ/
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Verb

uncling

  1. present participle and gerund of uncle

Etymology 2

un- +‎ cling

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʌnˈklɪŋ/
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Verb

uncling (third-person singular simple present unclings, present participle unclinging, simple past and past participle unclung)

  1. (obsolete) To cease from clinging or adhering.