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/
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Noun

a feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts

Example:
I have a hunch that he's hiding something.
My hunch was right; they did get married.

Verb

to bend one's body into a bent or crooked position

Example:
He hunched his shoulders against the cold wind.
She hunched over her desk, deep in thought.