hunker

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˈhʌŋkər/
US: /ˈhʌŋkər/

  1. To sit or squat close to the ground.

    1. We had to hunker down because of the strong wind.
    2. During the storm, the hikers decided to hunker in a small cave until it passed.

  2. To stay in a place for a period of time.

    1. I will hunker at home all day.
    2. They decided to hunker in the basement while the tornado sirens blared outside.

Synonyms

shelter crouch hide kneel squat
hunker transitive-verb

  1. To take shelter in a defensive position.

    1. Let's hunker in the trench.
    2. The soldiers prepared to hunker behind the barricade as the enemy approached.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hunker" in English means: To sit or squat close to the ground., To stay in a place for a period of time..

The phonetic transcription of "hunker" is /ˈhʌŋkər/ in British English and /ˈhʌŋkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hunker": shelter, crouch, hide, kneel, squat.

Example usage of "hunker": "We had to hunker down because of the strong wind.". More examples on the page.