hunker Synonyms
hunker Meaning
hunker (v)
sit on one's heels
hunker (n.)
Originally, a nickname for a member of the conservative section of the Democratic party in New York; hence, one opposed to progress in general; a fogy.
hunker Sentence Examples
- The weary travelers hunkered down in the abandoned shack, seeking shelter from the storm.
- The soldiers hunkered behind a low wall, bracing themselves for an imminent attack.
- As the tornado approached, the family hunkered in the safest room of their house.
- The children hunkered around the campfire, toasting marshmallows and singing songs.
- The earthquake survivor hunkered under a collapsed building, waiting for rescue.
- The climbers hunkered in their tent, hunched over a stove to stay warm during the bitter cold.
- The hunted animal hunkered in a thicket, hoping to evade its pursuers.
- The injured hiker hunkered on a rock, unable to continue their journey.
- The elderly woman hunkered in her armchair, reading a book by the window.
- The homeowners hunkered down in their basement, preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Katrina.
FAQs About the word hunker
sit on one's heelsOriginally, a nickname for a member of the conservative section of the Democratic party in New York; hence, one opposed to progress in general
huddle,crouch,hunch, curl up, couch, squat,scrunch, squinch
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The weary travelers hunkered down in the abandoned shack, seeking shelter from the storm.
The soldiers hunkered behind a low wall, bracing themselves for an imminent attack.
As the tornado approached, the family hunkered in the safest room of their house.
The children hunkered around the campfire, toasting marshmallows and singing songs.
