lonkka — meaning in English

English meaning

• haunch noun The hip, buttock and top of the thigh together, on one side of the body, especially in an animal that can sit back on its haunches.
• hip noun The joint and surrounding area where the leg meets the pelvis.

Senses

lonkka is used for these senses in English:

• haunch (anatomy) The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.
• hip (slang, possibly, dated) A drug addict, especially someone addicted to a narcotic like heroin.

haunch — full definition

1. noun The hip, buttock and top of the thigh together, on one side of the body, especially in an animal that can sit back on its haunches.
2. noun The back leg and loin of an animal, especially when prepared as meat.
3. noun A short, thick, upright support used in building work.
4. noun A throw made with a quick, jerking motion from below.

hip — full definition

1. noun The joint and surrounding area where the leg meets the pelvis.
2. adj Fashionable, trendy, and up-to-date.
3. noun The fruit produced by a rose plant, especially the rosehip.

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