What does HUNKS mean?

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.