hunk
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhəŋk// UK //hˈʌŋk// hunk
n. a large, thick piece of something like bread or cheese. It is also an informal way to describe a man who is very attractive and physically strong.
n. a large, solid piece of something, typically broken or cut off a larger mass. In informal contexts, refers to a sexually attractive man with a muscular physique.
He cut a thick hunk of bread for his soup.
The actor became a Hollywood hunk after his role as a superhero in the summer blockbuster.
The geologist chipped a heavy hunk of granite from the cliff face to analyze its mineral composition back at the laboratory.
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' when referring to a piece of material.