Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hunker
verb
/ˈhʌŋ.kər/
Definition
To crouch down or squat; to stay in a place for a sustained period of time.
Examples
- They had to hunker down during the storm to stay safe.
- She hunkered over her work to focus better.
- As the situation grew tense, the team decided to hunker in and wait for instructions.
Meaning
Hunker often describes a physical position, like crouching, but it can also imply staying put or persisting in a situation.
Synonyms
- crouch
- squat
- lurk
- seclude
- settle
