noun
hunks
huhngks
Hunks (noun) means (dated) A bad-tempered or stingy person. Example: “The old hunks refused to give a single coin to charity.”
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(dated) A bad-tempered or stingy person.
"The old hunks refused to give a single coin to charity."
How to use hunks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for a grumpy, miserly person.
When to use it
Rare and dated; not to be confused with the plural of "hunk" (attractive man).
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Word forms
- Plural
- hunkses
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The old _____ refused to give a single coin to charity.
Etymology
Inflected forms.
Rhymes for hunks
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What does “hunks” mean?
The word “hunks” means (dated) A bad-tempered or stingy person. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for a grumpy, miserly person.
How do you pronounce “hunks”?
“Hunks” is pronounced huhngks (/hʌŋks/ in IPA).
How do you use “hunks” in a sentence?
Here is “hunks” used in a sentence: “The old hunks refused to give a single coin to charity.”
What part of speech is “hunks”?
“Hunks” is a noun.
