noun
hunk
huhngk
noun
1
A large, thick piece of something.
"She cut off a hunk of cheese for the platter."
2
(informal) A muscular, attractive man.
"The film cast a hunk as the romantic lead."
How to Use Hunk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a big chunk of something, or, informally, a good-looking, muscular man.
Common pairings
a hunk of bread
a hunk of meat
Word Forms
hunks plural
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Etymology
Probably borrowed from a West Flemish or Dutch word for a chunk or lump, related to "hump."