Hunk

/hʌŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a large piece or chunk of something, especially food.

He took a big hunk of bread and dipped it in the soup.

a well-built, muscular man; someone who is attractive or desirable.

The movie star is known for being a handsome hunk.

a large or heavy object.

They moved a hunk of metal from the construction site.

verb

to cut or break (something) into pieces or chunks.

She hunks the cheese into smaller pieces for the platter.

to move or act with a heavy or strong motion.

He hunked back into his chair with a sigh of relief.

Late 19th century, origin uncertain.

hunk of junk

Something that is old or in poor condition.

hunkered down

To settle in a place to stay for a while, generally in a protective manner.

chunk

A solid piece of something.

mass

A large body of matter without a definite shape.

An attractive or muscular man.

That guy at the gym is such a hunk!

Refers to someone who is physically imposing or strong.

He's a hunk; he could probably lift that entire car.