nounπShareA hump; a protuberance."The old tree had a large hunch near its base, making it difficult to walk past. "bodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stooped or curled posture; a slouch."The old man walked with a hunch."bodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA theory, idea, or guess; an intuitive impression that something will happen."I have a hunch that Maria will win the science fair. "theorymindpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hunk; a lump; a thick piece."a hunch of bread"massamountthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA push or thrust, as with the elbow."The waiter gave the plate a slight hunch with his elbow, sending it tumbling to the floor. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bend the top of one's body forward while raising one's shoulders."To prepare for the surprise party, Sarah hunched forward, her shoulders raised, trying to keep the secret a surprise. "bodyactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise (one's shoulders) (while lowering one's head or bending the top of one's body forward); to curve (one's body) forward (sometimes followed by up)."He hunched up his shoulders and stared down at the ground."bodyactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk (somewhere) while hunching one's shoulders."To get to the bus stop quickly, she hunched, pulling her shoulders inwards to reduce the distance of her walk. "bodyactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust a hump or protuberance out of (something); to crook, as the back."The old woman hunched her shoulders as she carried the heavy bag of groceries. "bodyappearancephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo push or jostle with the elbow; to push or thrust against (someone)."The crowded elevator was so full that I had to hunch my way through to reach the exit. "actionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a hunch, or make an intuitive guess."I hunch my sister will be late for dinner; she usually takes a long time getting ready. "mindactioncommunicationtendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
