hunk

[ huhngk ]

noun

1. a large piece or lump; chunk.

   Synonyms: gob, wad, clod, gobbet, block

2. Slang.
   1. a handsome man with a well-developed physique.
   2. a large or fat person.

hunk

/ hʌŋk /

noun

1. a large piece
2. slang.
   Also calledhunk of a man a well-built, sexually attractive man

Word History and Origins

Origin of hunk¹

First recorded in 1805–15, hunk is from the Dutch dialect word hunke

Word History and Origins

Origin of hunk¹

C19: probably related to Flemish hunke; compare Dutch homp lump

Related Words

• gob
• lump
• morsel
• slab
• slice
• wedge