# hunk

/ˈhəŋk/ (US) · /hˈʌŋk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hunk
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often followed by the preposition 'of' when referring to a piece of material.

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