hunch
verb (used with object)
to thrust out or up in a hump; arch.
hunching
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present participleof hunch.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Sinner took lengthy off-court breaks at the end of each set, but continued to struggle, walking gingerly, wincing and hunching over his racquet between points.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
My adult physical life has been a mixed bag of hyper-athletic hot yoga, long country runs and hunching over my computer for days on end.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
And I’m tired of hunching down in front of him and walking backward, offering up bits of kibble to tempt him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
I recently discovered a recurring shoulder injury is partly due to hunching from sitting.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2022
I wrap my arms around myself, hunching my shoulders, and start to sob.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
