Do you have a brother that you would like to share the news of the child you’re expecting with? If yes, then this article is definitely relevant to you.
You can decide to share the news in a light hearted way to get him to laugh and be more joyful about the situation.
That’s why it is important that you’re equipped with funny phrases that interpretes that someone is going to be an uncle. This would be a good fit for your uptight brother, if you have one, to get him to loosen up a little bit.
In addition, examples on how to use these respective funny phrases in a sentence, will be provided just so that you can get the best out of it and help break the news with a smile.
Hilarious Ways to Say “You Are Going to Be An Uncle”
Here are funny ways to say you are going to be an uncle.
- Someone is going to be calling you ‘Uncle’ soon.
- I’m certain you’ll make a great uncle, because you’re about to be one.
- If I am going to be a new mum, you’re going to be a new uncle.
- Good news! You’re going to be referring to someone as your niece or nephew soon.
- Make some noise for the best uncle in town.
- You will soon have a niece or nephew to protect, Uncle.
- You’ve just transitioned into being an uncle.
- Guess who’s going to be in charge of spoiling a tiny human?
- A little boy or girl is growing in my tummy and it’s ready to call you Uncle.
- Start buying baby wipes, Uncle.
- You’re the best brother and about the best Uncle.
- My unborn child is eager to call you uncle.
- You’re going to be the reason this kid gets into trouble. Congratulations, Uncle.
- Prepare for some regular babysitting.
- You’re going to be an uncle—now all you need is a niece or nephew.
- Get ready to be the giver of toys and candy, Uncle.
- Things have now changed, you’re going to be an uncle and I’m going to make you her forever babysitter.
- You better start perfecting your silly faces, Uncle.
- Guess who gets to spoil someone else’s kid? That’s right—you, Uncle.
- Start practicing your ‘pull my finger’ jokes, Uncle.
- You’re going to be an uncle—better start learning how to burp a baby.
- You should learn how to change diapers since you are about to be an Uncle.
- Your niece or nephew is going to be happy to have you as an Uncle.
- You can do anything, including changing diapers for your soon to be niece or nephew.
- Uncle ( name of the person) has a new life.
- I have my desires of being a mother, now you have to be an Uncle!
- You’re going to be the ‘fun uncle,,
- Guess who gets to teach this kid all the cool stuff? That’s right, Uncle.
- Your life just got a whole lot cooler—you’re going to be an uncle.
- Be ready to be the hero of birthday parties and holiday gifts. You’re an uncle!”
- I love your love and attention, your soon to be niece or nephew is lucky.
- You’re about to become someone’s favorite family member—Uncle.
- Get ready for nonstop baby pictures—because you’re going to be an uncle.
- You have to learn how to babysit, your future niece or nephew needs it.
- Hope you’re ready for endless ‘Can I have a dollar?’
- Who is the coolest babysitter ever? Uncle.
- You don’t mind changing diapers, because you’ll be doing so soon.
- You’re going to be the reason this kid laughs way too hard.
- You have to protect your sister as much as my unborn children.
- After Dad, the next best person is you, the Uncle.
- Spoiling your future niece/nephew starts… Now.
- You’ll make a great role model to my niece or nephew.
- Being an Uncle is a task that I’m sure you’ll nail.
- Since I’m about to have a baby, you must be the uncle.
- Prepare for toy shopping sprees—you’re going to be an uncle.
- Guess who’s going to be the ‘fun one’ in the family? It’s you, Uncle!
- You’re officially in charge of all future tickle fights. Congrats, Uncle!”
- Get ready to be the reason this kid loves adventure—you’re going to be an uncle.
- Let’s make a toast for the new Uncle.
Someone is going to be calling you ‘Uncle’ soon.
A light hearted way to say ‘you are going to be an uncle’ is by saying it in a method that seems like a puzzle, in that way, your brother or brother-in-law has to be the one to figure out.
Example:
- We have a special announcement, someone is going to be calling you ‘Uncle’ soon.
I’m certain you’ll make a great uncle, because you’re about to be one.
Whether you’re writing this as a letter to announce the news to your sibling (brother), or you’re physically telling them, it would be exciting to start off by beating around the bush before finally hitting the nail on the head.
Example:
- I have a confession to make, I’m certain you’ll make a great uncle, because you’re about to be one.
If I am going to be a new mum, you’re going to be a new uncle.
Start off by engaging in a regular conversation, and then you can proceed to asking them thought provoking questions before asking them a question like this which indirectly sends the message that he is going to be an uncle soon.
Example:
- Let’s see if you understand this logic. If I am going to be a new mum, then doesn’t that make me a soon to be uncle.
Good news! You’re going to be referring to someone as your niece or nephew soon.
A person’s niece or nephew are the siblings’ children, niece is if the child is a girl while nephew is for a boy.
Saying that your brother is going to be referred to as your niece or nephew passes a funny message.
Example:
- Good news! You’re going to be referring to someone as your niece or nephew soon, how exciting is that!
Make some noise for the best uncle in town.
“Make some noise for the best uncle in town” is a phrase that highlights the tone of excitement and playfulness that comes with having children or adding someone to the family.
Example:
- The Man just walked into the room! Make some noise for the best uncle in town
You will soon have a niece or nephew to protect, Uncle.
“You will soon have a niece or nephew to protect, Uncle” is a phrase that involves the change of your brother’s or to anyone that you know is about to be one, Uncle.
Example:
- These wild parties have to stop. You will soon have a niece or nephew to protect, Uncle
You’ve just transitioned into being an uncle.
This is another funny way to say “you are going to be an uncle.” It shows that there’s a shift in seasons from just being a regular brother or man to someone’s potential guardian.
Example:
- It’s loading for nine months and you’ll finally transition into being an uncle.
Guess who’s going to be in charge of spoiling a tiny human?
Knowing that a man is a fun and generous person, it would be great to hint him on his behavior when he has a niece or nephew.
Example:
- Guess who’s going to be in charge of spoiling a tiny human? It’s my elder brother, Sam.
A little boy or girl is growing in my tummy and it’s ready to call you Uncle.
Perhaps you’re chatting with your guy friend or brother and you’d like to break the news to them, you can use these words to do so as it is catchy and straightforward.
Example:
- A little boy or girl is growing in my tummy and it’s ready to call you Uncle. You’re super excited right?
Start buying baby wipes, Uncle.
‘Baby wipes” are essential for a baby as they grow. And it is a good symbol to hint at a person that they are about to be an uncle by indicating that they should begin to purchase it.
Example:
- What you have to do right now is to start buying baby wipes, uncle.
You’re the best brother and about the best uncle.
“You’re the best brother and about the best uncle” is a heartwarming and funny way to announce the news of being an uncle. It compliments them and then guides them to a new reality.
Example:
- You’re the best brother and about the best Uncle, I love you for your love and support.
My unborn child is eager to call you uncle.
“My unborn child is eager to call you uncle” is another way to say that a person is going to be an uncle.
Even though the child isn’t able to feel eagerness yet, it sends the message that it is good news to share.
Example:
- My unborn child is eager to call you uncle, and I am sure you’re ready to call it niece.
You’re going to be the reason this kid gets into trouble. Congratulations, Uncle.
This would be a good fit for your brother or brother-in-law that’s more on the rebellious side.
You can joke about their behavior and also use it as a clue that they are going to be an uncle soon.
Example:
- You’re going to be the reason this kid gets into trouble. Congratulations, Uncle, yeah! You heard me.
Prepare for some regular babysitting.
Another way to say ‘you are going to be an uncle” is by saying that the individual should prepare for babysitting (watching over a child for a certain period of time).
Example:
- Prepare for some regular babysitting, because there’s about a little pumpkin birth out of me.
You’re going to be an uncle—now all you need is a niece or nephew.
This is a funny way to make a person know that they are about to be an uncle. It highlights the thought that it takes having a niece or nephew to be an uncle and vice versa.
Example:
- Since you’re going to be an uncle—now all you need is a niece or nephew.
Get ready to be the giver of toys and candy, Uncle.
“Get ready to be the giver of toys and candy, Uncle’ is a loving and lighthearted way to say that someone is going to be an uncle.
It points out that babies love candy and toys.
Example:
- Get ready to be the giver of toys and candy, Uncle Richard. ,
Things have now changed, you’re going to be an uncle and I’m going to make you her forever babysitter.
This is a funny outline of the duties of being an uncle which is used to create comic relief.
It can be used as an expression on its own or be incorporated into another sentence.
Example:
- Things have now changed, you’re going to be an uncle and I’m going to make you her forever babysitter, it’s a win-win situation.
You better start perfecting your silly faces, Uncle.
This phrase means that there’s an innocence to a child or baby which your brother or whoever it may concern would have to connect with. ( E.g making silly faces to make the child laugh).
Example:
- I know how good you are with silly faces so you better start perfecting your silly faces, Uncle.
Guess who gets to spoil someone else’s kid? That’s right—you, Uncle.
Some uncles are just so generous and fun to be with and if you want to announce that they are about to be the uncle to another child on the way, then this phrase would be good.
Example:
- Guess who gets to spoil someone else’s kid? That’s right—you, Uncle, let’s celebrate.
Start practicing your ‘pull my finger’ jokes, Uncle.
“Start practicing your ‘pull my finger’ jokes, Uncle” is a funny way to break the news that someone is about to be an uncle.
“Pull my finger” jokes are silly types of jokes that are fit for a child or baby to comprehend.
Example:
- Start practicing your ‘pull my finger’ jokes, Uncle, they have to be good for your soon-to-be niece.
You’re going to be an uncle—better start learning how to burp a baby.
One of the qualities of a new born child is that they often puke either the food they’ve taken prior due to overfeeding or indigestion and it takes an experienced person to know how to make a child feel better during those times.
Example:
- You’re going to be an uncle—better start learning how to burp a baby because it’s not that easy.
You should learn how to change diapers since you are about to be an Uncle.
Changing diapers is inevitable with having babies and it is a funny way to let your brother or your spouse know that he is about to become a diaper changing uncle.
Example:
- Derick I think that you should learn how to change diapers since you are about to be an Uncle.
Your niece or nephew is going to be happy to have you as an uncle.
“Your niece or nephew is going to be happy to have you as an uncle” is also a funny way to say someone is about to be an uncle as it represents that the individual is viewed as someone capable of occupying that role.
Example:
- Your niece or nephew is going to be happy to have you as an uncle, I know it for sure.
You can do anything, including changing diapers for your soon to be niece or nephew.
This is a type of phrase that would fit into a conversation or context smoothly even without being altered.
You can casually break the news and get the happy and excited reaction you are hoping for.
Example:
- You can do anything, including changing diapers for your soon to be niece or nephew. Yes!
Uncle ( name of the person) has a new life.
“Uncle ( name of the person) has a new life” is a solid and comfortable phrase that is easy to use without any worries of ruining the fun.
Whatever the name of the person is, just add it to the phrase to make it yours.
Example:
- Uncle King, you are now someone who has a new life now, one where you will have a niece or nephew.
I have my desires of being a mother, now you have to be an Uncle!
If your aim is to sound dramatic and funny while letting your family member know that he is going to be an uncle, you can make use of a phrase like this.
Example:
- I have my desires of being a mother, now you have to be an Uncle! The dream has come to pass.
You’re going to be the ‘fun uncle.’
Since you know your brother or your brother-in-law or the person that it may concern, you will be able to know what type of uncle they would be which this phrase points out.
Example:
- There’s no doubt in my mind that you’re going to be the ‘fun uncle.’
Guess who gets to teach this kid all the cool stuff? That’s right, Uncle.
Similarly, this type of phrase is fit for an extroverted person or a brother who’s into fun activities which will ultimately rub off on your baby depending on how much time is spent together.
Example:
- Guess who gets to teach this kid all the cool stuff? That’s right, Uncle. You can start by teaching them how to go skinny dipping.
Your life just got a whole lot cooler—you’re going to be an uncle.
This is also exciting to say that someone is about to be an uncle. “Cooler” is a word that is used in this context as a slang used by people of younger circles.
Example:
- Your life just got a whole lot cooler—you’re going to be an uncle, you know I can’t disappoint you.
Be ready to be the hero of birthday parties and holiday gifts. You’re an uncle!
“Be ready to be the hero of birthday parties and holiday gifts. You’re an uncle!” This is another funny phrase that highlights the responsibilities of being an uncle which includes being there for birthday parties, getting holiday gifts and so much more.
Example:
- Be ready to be the hero of birthday parties and holiday gifts. You’re an uncle and it’s time to rumble!
I love your love and attention, your soon to be niece or nephew is lucky.
Find a calm and relaxed area to share the news while articulating this phrase and see how good the atmosphere will become.
The example below shows how it can be used.
Example:
- Honestly, I love your love and attention, your soon to be niece or nephew is lucky.
You’re about to become someone’s favorite family member—Uncle.
“You’re about to become someone’s favorite family member—Uncle” is a phrase that sheds light on the excitement and jokes about the unborn child loving his or her new uncle most in the family.
Example:
- You’re about to become someone’s favorite family member—Uncle. My little unborn child is lucky.
Get ready for nonstop baby pictures—because you’re going to be an uncle.
Depending on how flashy the person you’re referring to is, you are going to make the best of this phrase.
It wouldn’t be best to say this phrase to an introverted brother or family member.
Example:
- Get ready for nonstop baby pictures—because you’re going to be an uncle, you do know you’re the one going to be taking the pictures right?
You have to learn how to babysit, your future niece or nephew needs it.
It’s funny how the baby hasn’t been born and you’re already discussing how your brother is going to be a babysitter.
Example:
- You have to learn how to babysit, your future niece or nephew needs it, I can’t afford to pay a nanny every time.
Hope you’re ready for endless ‘Can I have a dollar?’
‘Hope you’re ready for endless Can I have a dollar?’ is a phrase that highlights a playful part about kids wanting to buy candies, action figures, dolls and so on.
When someone becomes an uncle, you’re likely to give cash for those reasons.
Example:
- Hope you’re ready for endless ‘Can I have a dollar?’ Because someone’s about to do just that.
Who is the coolest babysitter ever? Uncle.
Asking questions is a good way of making someone think or shift their mind to what you want them to know or figure out.
This is one way to ask questions that sends the message that someone is about to be an uncle.
Example:
- Who is the coolest babysitter ever? Uncle, I mean you, because you’re about to be one.
You don’t mind changing diapers, because you’ll be doing so soon.
“You don’t mind changing diapers, because you’ll be doing so soon” is another funny phrase that highlights the use of diapers by babies which an uncle will be partly responsible for especially when babysitting.
Example:
- You don’t mind changing diapers, because you’ll be doing so soon, and there’s no reversing it.
You’re going to be the reason this kid laughs way too hard.
“You’re going to be the reason this kid laughs way too hard” is an expression which shows that the person you’re referring to is funny and will impact your unborn child’s life positively.
Example:
- You’re going to be the reason this kid laughs way too hard. You’re about to be someone’s niece.
You have to protect your sister as much as my unborn children.
When having a heart to heart conversation, you can chip this phrase in to get them to be speechless and also smile over the good news of being an uncle.
Example:
- You have to protect your sister as much as my unborn children, one in which I will be having in eight months time.
After Dad, the next best person is you, the Uncle.
This is a phrase that is well packaged for uncles for the great or brothers who are awesome.
The ranking of the best is just a humorous way to highlight how great they are.
Example:
- After Dad, the next best person is you, the Uncle, you are going to be a great one.
Spoiling your future niece/nephew starts… Now.
“Spoiling your future niece/nephew starts… Now” is a phrase that suits your guy friend, brother or brother-in-law, who is filthy rich or is highly dangerous to people he cares about.
Example:
- Spoiling your future niece/nephew starts… Now, after all, I am having a child soon.
You’ll make a great role model to my niece or nephew.
The futuristic tense used in this statement shows the expectation and the idea of the person being a “role model” when the child is born to earth.
Example:
- You’ll make a great role model to my niece or nephew, and that’s why I want you to know you’ll have one soon.
Being an Uncle is a task that I’m sure you’ll nail.
“Being an Uncle is a task that I’m sure you’ll nail” is a phrase that means that a person will be assigned a task very soon which makes the phrase a funny one.
Example:
- Being an Uncle is a task that I’m sure you’ll nail, don’t you think?
Since I’m about to have a baby, you must be the uncle.
This is a sarcastic form of comic relief that makes it seem like you don’t understand what a person (your brother) will be referred to as by your children or unborn child.
Example:
- Since I’m about to have a baby, you must be the uncle, if I’m not mistaken.
Prepare for toy shopping sprees—you’re going to be an uncle.
In addition, “prepare for toy shopping sprees—you’re going to be an uncle” is also a funny way to say “you are going to be an uncle”.
It implies that the individual will begin to get toys and exaggerates it to the point that it becomes a shopping spree.
Example:
- Prepare for toy shopping sprees—you’re going to be an uncle and I couldn’t be happier.
Guess who’s going to be the ‘fun one’ in the family? It’s you, Uncle!
This is a type of phrase that can be suitable for a text message, while video calling, or even when you’re having a physical conversation with the person that it may concern.
The trick is to be positive and to have a good comic tone.
Example:
- I have thought long and hard about this so I decided to ask, who’s going to be the ‘fun one’ in the family? It’s you, Uncle!
You’re officially in charge of all future tickle fights. Congrats, Uncle!
“You’re officially in charge of all future tickle fights. Congrats, Uncle!” It highlights the fact that the unborn child when birth will have more plays that involve tickling one another and building a good memory.
Example:
- You’re officially in charge of all future tickle fights. Congrats, Uncle and babysitter to be.
Get ready to be the reason this kid loves adventure—you’re going to be an uncle.
“Get ready to be the reason this kid loves adventure—you’re going to be an uncle” is a funny phrase which fits well with a brother or guy friend that has an adventurous spirit.
Example:
- Get ready to be the reason this kid loves adventure—you’re going to be an uncle who takes my kids hiking one day.
Let’s make a toast for the new Uncle.
“The toast” referred to in this phrase could be a symbol for celebration and cheer of the news that someone is about to be an uncle or have a niece or nephew.
Example:
- Well, I want you to know as I make a toast for the new Uncle.
