Meaning
An uncle — and, like 'auntie', a respectful courtesy title for any older man, whether related or not. Children are taught to call family friends and elder men 'Uncle' as a mark of respect. So 'Uncle' signals both blood kinship and the warmth of community.
Examples
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Say good evening to Uncle Roy next door.
Say good evening to Uncle Roy next door.
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Mi uncle a mi fada bredda.
My uncle is my father's brother.
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Every ole man inna di lane a 'Uncle'.
Every older man in the lane is 'Uncle'.
Origin
From 'uncle', broadened (like 'auntie') into a respectful title for any older man.
How it’s used
Both a literal uncle and a courtesy title for older men. Counterpart of 'auntie'. See [[auntie]].