adjective

hunky

HUHNG-kee

Hunky (adjective) means (informal) Muscular and attractive, in a masculine way. Example: “The lifeguard was tall, tanned, and hunky.”

adjective

(informal) Muscular and attractive, in a masculine way.

"The lifeguard was tall, tanned, and hunky."

All right; satisfactory (especially in "hunky-dory").

"Everything's hunky-dory now that the deal is signed."

How to use hunky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a good-looking, muscular man, or (in "hunky-dory") means everything is fine.

Common pairings

hunky-dory tall and hunky

Word forms

hunkier comparative, hunkies plural, hunkiest superlative

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Etymology

From hunk + -y.

Rhymes for hunky

junky funky punky chunky spunky

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hunky” mean?

The word “hunky” means (informal) Muscular and attractive, in a masculine way. In plain terms, describes a good-looking, muscular man, or (in "hunky-dory") means everything is fine.

How do you pronounce “hunky”?

“Hunky” is pronounced HUHNG-kee (/ˈhʌŋ.ki/ in IPA).

How do you use “hunky” in a sentence?

Here is “hunky” used in a sentence: “The lifeguard was tall, tanned, and hunky.”

What part of speech is “hunky”?

“Hunky” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “hunky” have?

“Hunky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) Muscular and attractive, in a masculine way.