hulking
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hulking
Example Sentences
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Donald Gibb, the actor who played the hulking fraternity bro Ogre in “Revenge of the Nerds” and Ray “Tiny” Jackson in “Bloodsport,” has died.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
A short drive away on Ferdowsi square, a few hulking black armoured vehicles flanked by armed men in uniform send an even starker message.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
If you’re not in the mood for a hulking sirloin — and if just creamed spinach and a frosted martini feel like insufficient ballast — skip the burger.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
None of this dissuaded Cadillac, a brand whose cultural relevance peaked in the mid–20th century, then receded for decades before returning in the form of hulking SUVs with tinted windows.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
There were few streetlamps here, spread far apart, but the hulking sign planted on the hill blinked brightly, first HOLLY, then WOOD, then LAND, before it started all over again.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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