hunkier; hunkiest
: being a hunk : attractive and usually well-built
the film's hunky leading man
variants
or less commonly Hunkie
plural Hunkies
dated, usually disparaging + offensive
: a person of central or east European birth or descent
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
The biggest bond that formed the most quickly, however, is between female hockey player Eva and hunky fire captain Joe over on Lagi.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Depicted as short and animalistic in the comics, the tall, hunky Jackman seemed like an odd fit, but his interpretation of the retractable-clawed superhero is now definitive in mainstream popular culture.
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
In Thursday’s episode, Carrie’s hunky landscaper Adam continued his flirtation with Carrie’s friend Seema, spotting a stray eyelash on her face and asking her to make a wish.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
However, Anna’s plans are quickly dashed upon meeting hunky, wealthy local playboy Jamie Davenport (Corey Mylchreest).
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
The biggest bond that formed the most quickly, however, is between female hockey player Eva and hunky fire captain Joe over on Lagi.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Depicted as short and animalistic in the comics, the tall, hunky Jackman seemed like an odd fit, but his interpretation of the retractable-clawed superhero is now definitive in mainstream popular culture.
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
In Thursday’s episode, Carrie’s hunky landscaper Adam continued his flirtation with Carrie’s friend Seema, spotting a stray eyelash on her face and asking her to make a wish.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 July 2025
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“Hunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hunky. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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