What does HULKY mean?

Heres the result: hulky

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: having a large, heavy, and unwieldy body; bulky

Pronunciations: US: /ˈhʌlki/, UK: /ˈhʌlki/

Origin and Usage: The word "hulky" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century from the word "hulk," meaning a large, unwieldy, or clumsy person or thing. It is commonly used to describe someone or something that is bulky or heavy, often in a negative sense.

Synonyms: bulky, heavy, massive, cumbersome, unwieldy

Related Words: bulky, sulky, pulky, hulks, hulks

Example Sentences:

  • The hulky man struggled to fit through the narrow doorway.
  • The hulky package was difficult to carry up the stairs.
  • She felt hulky and ungraceful in her new dress.


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