Meaning & Definition of word "Hunch"
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Hunch
/hʌntʃ/
noun:
- 1. A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than knowledge.
- Example: I had a hunch that something was wrong.
- 2. A physical bend or curve.
- Example: He walked with a hunch, as if he were carrying a heavy weight.
verb:
- 1. To bend over or to curve one's body.
- Example: She hunched over her laptop, focused on her work.
Etymology
Origin unknown, possibly from Middle English 'hunch' meaning a lump or a protuberance.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hunch it:
To rely on one's instincts or intuition rather than facts.
Related Words
intuition:
The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
instinct:
An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to particular stimuli.
Slang Meanings of hunch
Meaning: A strong gut feeling about something.
Example Sentence: I just had a hunch that the meeting would go well.
Meaning: A sudden insight or realization.
Example Sentence: I got a hunch about how to solve that problem.