Gen Alpha · 2013–mid-2020s · People unc
Unc
Short for ‘uncle’; used teasingly for someone who seems old, outdated or experienced.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“The older one”
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THE VIBEFast, ironic, meme-heavy
USE IT INMemes, school, short-form video
USE IT LIKE THIS
“You still print directions? Unc behaviour.”
CONTEXT CHECK
Can be affectionate or insulting depending on tone.
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through short-form video, streamers, gaming, memes and school-age peer culture.