Word
hunk
Phoneticshunk
US/ˈhəŋk/
UK/hˈʌŋk/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“He cut a thick hunk of bread for his soup.”
contextual
“The actor became a Hollywood hunk after his role as a superhero in the summer blockbuster.”
complex
“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.
Real-World Examples
“Three years ago, Majors was Hollywood’s hottest property, a young hunk with range.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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