5 letter words starting with HUN

Definition of Hunch

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

US Pronunciation: /hʌn(t)ʃ/

UK Pronunciation: /hʌn(t)ʃ/

Definition: A hunch is a feeling or intuition that something is true or likely to happen, even if there is no evidence to support it. As a verb, to hunch means to bend forward with the back and shoulders rounded.

Origin and Usage: The word hunch dates back to the mid-16th century and is of uncertain origin. It may be related to the Old Norse word "hukka," which means to crouch. The noun sense of hunch has been in use since the 18th century, while the verb sense dates back to the early 19th century.

Synonyms: Noun: intuition, feeling, suspicion, inkling, premonition, presentiment. Verb: crouch, hunker, stoop, squat.

Related Words: bunch, lunch, punch, crunch, brunch.

Example Sentences:

• She had a hunch that something was wrong.
• He hunched over his desk, deep in thought.
• She hunched her shoulders against the cold wind.

hunks

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. Plural form of the noun "hunk," which means a large, attractive man with a well-built physique.
2. Plural form of the noun "hunk," which means a large piece or portion of something, often food.

Pronunciations:

• US: /hʌŋks/
• UK: /hʌŋks/

Origin and Usage:

The word "hunks" originated from the noun "hunk," which dates back to the early 20th century. The first definition of "hunk" refers to a physically attractive man, particularly one with a muscular build. The second definition refers to a large piece or portion of something, often food. The plural form, "hunks," is used to refer to multiple large, attractive men or multiple large pieces of something.

Synonyms:

• For the first definition: beefcake, stud, hunk of man meat
• For the second definition: chunks, slabs, blocks

Related Words:

• chunk
• shunk
• punks
• junks
• bunks

Example Sentences:

• She and her friends couldn help but stare at the group of handsome hunks walking by.
• The restaurant served us huge, juicy hunks of steak that were cooked to perfection.

Here is the requested information on the word "hunky": Parts of Speech:

Adjective

Definitions:

• (informal) Attractive, well-built, and muscular.
• (dated, slang) A term used to refer to a Hungarian person or someone of Hungarian descent.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhʌŋki/
• UK: /ˈhʌŋki/

Origin and Usage:

The term "hunky" was first used in the United States in the late 19th century as a derogatory term for Hungarian immigrants. However, over time, the term has evolved to mean something entirely different. Today, "hunky" is most commonly used to describe a man who is attractive, well-built, and muscular.

Synonyms:

• Handsome
• Hot
• Sexy
• Buff

Related Words:

• Chunk
• Funky
• Junky
• Punky
• Spunk

Example Sentences:

• She couldn help but notice the hunky guy at the gym.
• The actor was cast in the role of the hunky leading man.
• Hes been working out a lot lately and is looking pretty hunky.

Parts of Speech

Hunts is a verb.

Definitions

1. To search determinedly for someone or something.

2. To pursue and kill (a wild animal) for sport or food.

Pronunciations

US: /hʌnts/

UK: /hʌnts/

Origin and Usage

Hunts is derived from the Old English word huntian which means "to chase game". It has been used in English since the 13th century and is still commonly used today.

Synonyms

search, look for, seek, pursue, track, trail, stalk, chase, follow, hound, course

Related Words

chase, track, stalk, probe, scout

Example Sentences

• He hunts for a new job every day.
• The lion hunts for food in the savannah.
• She hunts for bargains at the thrift store.
• The detective hunts for clues to solve the mystery.