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Definition of hunk

hunk

/hʌŋk/
hunk
Plural:hunks
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Adjective:hunky
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• noun

1

A large, thick, rough-cut piece or lump of something, especially food such as bread, meat, or cheese.

Example

"The baker broke off a generous hunk of warm sourdough bread to serve alongside the soup."

2

An informal term for a large, physically attractive, and muscular man.

Example

"The romantic comedy cast a famous television hunk in the leading role."

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• Rhymes for hunk

• Nearby Words

hungrily
hungriness
hungry
hunk
hunker
hunkers
hunky

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century in the literal sense of a thick slice or lump, likely borrowed from Flemish 'hunke' (a chunk of bread or meat) or West Frisian 'honk'. The informal slang sense referring to a physically attractive, muscular man emerged in mid-20th-century American English.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hunk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hunk
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