Meaning of the word hunch in English
What does hunch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hunch
US /hʌntʃ/
UK /hʌntʃ/
Noun
a feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts
Example:
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I have a hunch that he's hiding something.
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My hunch was right; they did get married.
Verb
to bend one's body into a bent or crooked position
Example:
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He hunched his shoulders against the cold wind.
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She hunched over her desk, deep in thought.