Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hunkers
verb
/ˈhʌŋ.kərz/
Definition
To crouch or squat down.
Examples
- He hunkers down to tie his shoes.
- During the storm, the children hunkered in the corner of the room.
- They hunkered together to keep warm by the fire.
Meaning
The term ‘hunkers’ refers to the act of bending down to a low position. It is often used to describe someone sitting or resting on their heels.
Synonyms
- crouches
- squat
- bend
