Hunker
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhʌŋkə/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Hunker is a verb meaning (intransitive) To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down.
Meaning
(intransitive) To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To apply oneself to a task
- (dated) A political conservative.
Word Forms
- hunkers
- hunkering
- hunkered
Synonyms for hunker
Depending on context, synonyms include crouch, squat, lie.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crouched, crouching, huddled, squat, crouch, scrooch.
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