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A shruncle is a uncle like figure that steps in if a uncle is unfit or leaves. They are usually more relaxed and fun then an average uncle. Normally a younger age in reference to the niece or nephew, with normally only a 15 - 20 year different.

Sometimes referenced as a 'cool uncle', a shruncle may also step in if the present uncle is unfit.

While it is uncommon, you can have a shruncle with no prior uncle.
"My Shruncle is the best!" "It's been nice having my Shruncle around after my uncle left for his new wife."
Shruncle by Duck_expert April 2, 2024
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Scruncle 

When I found out I was adopted I scruncled my birth certificate.

I totally scruncled my car last night
Scruncle by Shazamole July 31, 2011
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Shmuncle 

A name that you give to a friend; meaning weird uncle.
Hey shmuncle D!
gn shmuncle.
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The shrivelling or deformation of a body extremity
That water was so cold it has shrunkled my winky
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Struncle 

A straight uncle. Oppose to a normal uncle otherwise known as a guncle or gay uncle.
Wow, ever since my partner and I adopted our new cat, our straight roommate has been since an attentive struncle.
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Double Shrunkled 

When one is shrunk, but doubly so.

Typically occurs when one run a foul of an accursed

witch and promptly cursed by said witch.
Person 1: This sucks! I'm double shrunkled! I hate you!

Person 2: Get away from my shoe you bastard, I hate you too!
Double Shrunkled by SupremeKai October 5, 2023
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