hunk

noun

ˈhəŋk How to pronounce hunk (audio)
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1
: a large lump, piece, or portion
a hunk of bread
2
: an attractive and usually well-built man

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a steak cut into meaty hunks That actor is such a hunk!
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Same with the little hunks of pineapple on the al pastor taco. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026 Fischer and Wilson’s bawdy fable is predominately about how this flammable hunk makes the rest of the villagers burn up with jealousy. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Toasted hunks of homemade corn bread and pepitas make crispy finishers. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunk

Word History

Etymology

Dutch dialect hunke

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hunk was in 1809

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hunk

noun
ˈhəŋk How to pronounce hunk (audio)
1
: a large lump or piece
2
: a male who is physically very attractive
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