hunky

adjective

\ ˈhəŋ-kē

How to pronounce hunky (audio)

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hunkier; hunkiest

Definition of hunky

(Entry 1 of 2)

: being a hunk : attractive and usually well-built the film's hunky leading man

Hunky

noun

Hun·ky | \ ˈhəŋ-kē

How to pronounce Hunky (audio)

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variants: or less commonly Hunkie

plural Hunkies

Definition of Hunky (Entry 2 of 2)

dated, usually disparaging + offensive

: a person of central or east European birth or descent

Examples of hunky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Set in a similar era to Call the Midwife, Grantchester has not just a hunky lead (James Norton) as its draw, though that is certainly a major reason to tune in. — Emma Specter, Vogue, "The 10 Best British Shows to Watch If You Loved Bridgerton," 24 Feb. 2021 Chunky, hunky gold links can lift those Zoom-worthy cashmere pullovers and silky blouses into the highest realm of heaven. — Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, "From Featherlight Strands to Hulking Hoops, the Best Gold Chain Link Necklaces," 19 Feb. 2021 From classic British thespians to hunky period faves and even a Grammy-winning singer, Earwig and the Witch's english voice cast is packed with stars. — Rosie Knight, refinery29.com, "Yep, You Definitely Know The Voices Behind Earwig and the Witch," 5 Feb. 2021 Put Notre Dame in the Pinstripe Bowl or the Camping World Bowl and everything’s hunky-dory. — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Notre Dame has won a long list of legendary bowl games in Texas, but a Rose Bowl win over Alabama might top them all," 1 Jan. 2021 In one, Tony winner Ali Stroker plays a novelist who falls in love with a hunky B&B owner. — Georgina Kim, Glamour, "The Lifetime Christmas Movie Schedule 2020 Is Here, and It’s the Best Yet," 1 Dec. 2020 Olivia Dade takes that notion and spins it into romance gold in Spoiler Alert, a tale of a fan, April, and the hunky star of a popular TV series, Marcus Caster-Rupp, who unwittingly bond on a fanfic server. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Hot Stuff: October romances bring early holiday cheer," 5 Nov. 2020 Andrew is the epitome of the best friend's hunky older brother, a girlhood crush bloomed into an intoxicating bundle of lanky, unexpected nuance. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Hot Stuff: October romances bring early holiday cheer," 5 Nov. 2020 The show implies that the worst possible outcome for Clare, 39, is that her quest to find a hunky fiancé could be delayed. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, "The Bachelorette Season 16, Episode 1 Premiere Recap: All About Dale," 14 Oct. 2020

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“Hunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hunky. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.

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