What does HUNCH mean?

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.