Uncle Charlie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Uncle Charlie
First recorded in 1930–35; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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A 2021 film version of The Tender Bar produced by Mr Clooney cast Affleck as the aforementioned Uncle Charlie.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2023
Casting his friend Affleck as the larger-than-life Uncle Charlie was a no-brainer, said Clooney.
From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2021
Some policies define grandparents as immediate family, for instance, but not Uncle Charlie.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2018
It breeds resentment, anger, and—if Uncle Charlie teaches us anything—sneakiness.
From Slate • May 25, 2016
Uncle Morris and Uncle Charlie stood in the corner shouting information about what to do next, even though they didn't have televisions themselves.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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