HUNKY
What does "HUNKY" mean?
Informal term for a man who is sexually attractive in a strong, muscular way.
Meanings
- Big, strong, and physically attractive, said of a man. The lifeguard was tall, tanned, and undeniably hunky. informal
- Full of or containing thick lumps or chunks. She prefers a hunky, rustic stew to a smooth puree. informal
Word origin
From 'hunk' (a thick piece or lump), probably from Flemish 'hunke'; the 'attractive man' sense developed in 20th-century English by likening a sturdy man to a solid chunk.
Remember it
A HUNKY man is a HUNK plus -y: a solid, sizeable chunk of a person.
A little poem
A hunk of bread, a hunk of stone, a hunky man -
the tongue calls 'solid' anything it cannot span.
couplet
Wordplay
- The bakery hired only good-looking bakers. Their slogan: every loaf comes out hunky.
What it teaches
The same word can flatter a man or describe his soup - context, not letters, decides the compliment.
Quick facts
What does HUNKY mean?
Informal term for a man who is sexually attractive in a strong, muscular way.
Is HUNKY a valid word?
Yes — HUNKY is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is HUNKY?
HUNKY has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does HUNKY come from?
From 'hunk' (a thick piece or lump), probably from Flemish 'hunke'; the 'attractive man' sense developed in 20th-century English by likening a sturdy man to a solid chunk.
What can HUNKY teach us?
The same word can flatter a man or describe his soup - context, not letters, decides the compliment.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.