What does hunker mean?
Hunker means (intransitive) To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down.
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/ˈhʌŋkə/ · verb
(intransitive) To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down.
Use hunker when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hunker means (intransitive) To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down.
Common synonyms include crouch, squat, lie.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use hunker where its definition matches the intended context.
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