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HUNKER

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Hunker.

How to pronounce hunker:

US

Hunker - as a verb

Sit on one's heels

Example: "In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crouchhunker downscrunchscrunch upsquat

Hunker - as a noun

A political conservative.

Example Sentences

"She decided to hunker down and study for the exam."
"The family hunkered in the basement during the tornado."
"The camper had to hunker under a tree to seek shelter from the rain."
"He hunkered beside the fireplace to get warm."
"The soldiers had to hunker behind the barricade for protection."
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Word Game Points

Is HUNKER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hunker is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUNKER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HUNKER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hunker is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUNKER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is HUNKER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hunker is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUNKER has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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