Definition of cry uncle

cry uncle

verb

• to beg for mercy.

  I'm going to make my examination cry uncle.

  Last edited on Aug 02 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 02 2011.

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Other terms relating to 'cry':
baby Jesus cried	Definitions include: indication that something very bad or sad happened.
cry of a lonesome turd	Definitions include: a fart
cry over spilt milk	Definitions include: to become upset over something small.
cry Ruth	Definitions include: to vomit.
cry wolf	Definitions include: to warn people about something that isn't true.
for crying out loud	Definitions include: exclamation of frustration.
(one's) heart is crying	Definitions include: to be sad.
Other terms relating to 'uncle':
Bob's your uncle	Definitions include: said at the end of a set of instructions in order to mark their conclusion.
call Uncle Ralph on the big porcelain telephone	Definitions include: to vomit.
Uncle Albert	Definitions include: menstrual cycle.
uncle f*cker	Definitions include: an insult.
Uncle Hershal	Definitions include: hemorrhoids.
Uncle Sid	Definitions include: the drug acid, code for acid.
visit Uncle Grumpy	Definitions include: to defecate.

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