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saying uncle

saying uncle is the present participle and gerund of say uncle.

Meaning of say uncle

Verb

say uncle (third-person singular simple present says uncle, present participle saying uncle, simple past and past participle said uncle)

  1. (US, idiomatic) Synonym of cry uncle.
    Synonyms:
    cry uncle

Questions about saying uncle

What is saying uncle the present participle and gerund of?
Saying uncle is the present participle and gerund of say uncle.

Words near saying uncle in the dictionary

  1. saying someone's prayers
  2. saying the quiet part loud
  3. saying the quiet part out loud
  4. saying the word
  5. saying to oneself
  6. saying uncle
  7. saying when
  8. saying word one
  9. saying yes
  10. sayings
  11. sayler

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