hunk

noun

ˈhəŋk How to pronounce hunk (audio)
Definition of hunknext
1
as in stud
a physically attractive man her new boyfriend is quite the hunk

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2
as in chunk
a small uneven mass what looked like a hunk of potato in her stew turned out to be a pebble

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Recent Examples of hunk Aikebaer grilled skewered hunks of lamb over charcoal — a Xinjiang specialty. — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 True to form, the story is narrated by an unscrupulous wanna-be novelist named Bret Easton Ellis (Igby Rigney), a closet case lusting away for the new hunk at his cruel prep school. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 More footage shot inside the disco shows the Real Madrid hunk grabbing Exposito, dipping her down and giving her a big kiss in front of everyone. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 There may be a nice bunch of grapes, a couple slices of melon, and a hunk of juicy homegrown tomato. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunk
  1. stud
  2. chunk
  3. beefcake
  4. clump
  5. eyeful
  6. wad
  7. lump
  8. glob
Noun
  • Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As for the starting nickel, Marcus Jones had the first pass breakup of the day working against slot stud Josh Downs, then allowed three catches in team drills, including Downs' touchdown.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of stud
Noun
  • Expect Black to play a good chunk of snaps Thursday to solidify his standing after San Francisco drafted him in the third round, calling him the second-best running back in the draft despite being the third off the board.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Fujiyama spent a chunk of our interview talking up investments in Europe’s defense sector, where Carlyle sees a €9 trillion opportunity.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of chunk
Noun
  • Nailing the tone was always a challenge, and Black gives props to scribes Aaron and Adam Nee who were able to blend comedy with the campy barbarian beefcake world of He Man.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 June 2026
  • The founding era’s premier beefcake is uniquely adaptable to an alpha aesthetic.
    — Alexis Coe, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of beefcake
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  • Adult oysters, by contrast, attach themselves to hard surfaces for life, fusing their shells to the surface and growing in irregular clumps.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The force of Allen being driven into the ground sent a massive clump of Highmark Stadium’s fresh grass into the air — roots, dirt and all.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of clump
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  • Wrestler Roddy Piper went off the mat for his first major acting gig as a Los Angeles guy who picks up those shades and gets eyefuls of aliens amongst him — all of whom hold the real power in our corrupt world.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
  • One memorable member of the Dunder Mifflin crew tells EW that viewers *do not* need to get an eyeful of him for one specific reason.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026
Definition of eyeful
Noun
  • Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Walker chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore his cap backward just like Hall of Famer and Derby great Ken Griffey Jr.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of wad
Noun
  • Tyman was immediately referred to a local hospital due to concerns about the lump.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Combine flour, ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and whisk to blend evenly so there are no lumps of sugar.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of lump
Noun
  • Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
  • Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
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