ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hunks

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /hʌŋks/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hunks is a noun meaning plural of hunk.

Meaning

plural of hunk.

More Meanings

  1. (slang, dated) A crotchety or surly person.
  2. (slang, dated) A stingy man; a miser.

Example Sentences

Now, Bildad, I am sorry to say, had the reputation of being an incorrigible old hunks, and in his sea-going days, a bitter, hard task-master.
I used to fancy my revolver shooting when I was with the colours, and if I do get a chance I’ll put a shot through the old hunks, if only to prove to you that I’m no liar.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lump, hunkie, hunky, hump, hunkerer, bohunk.

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