Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

grunkle

/ɡɹʌŋkəɫ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.44 in modern English

Syllables: grun-k-le
IPA: /ɡɹʌŋkəɫ/

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of gruncle.

Example Sentences

""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."
"Grunkle Stan! It's not safe for Waddles outside! There's predators! And barbecuers!"
"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."

Etymology

Blend of great- + uncle.

Inflected Forms

grunkles (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce grunkle?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɡɹʌŋkəɫ/.
What does grunkle mean?: Alternative form of gruncle.
Where does grunkle come from?: Blend of great- + uncle.

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