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Meaning of the word hunk in English

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hunk

US /hʌŋk/
UK /hʌŋk/
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Noun

1.

a large piece of something, especially food, cut or broken off a larger piece

Example:
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He cut a large hunk of bread from the loaf.
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The dog gnawed on a hunk of meat.
Synonym:
chunklumpslabblockmass
2.

a sexually attractive man, especially one who is large and muscular

Example:
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He's a real hunk, with broad shoulders and a charming smile.
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All the girls were swooning over the new football team's hunk.
Synonym:
stud Adonisbeefcakedreamboatheartthrob
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