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Word: Hunker
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 18th century: probably related to Dutch huiken and German hocken
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhʌŋkə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
squat or crouch down low
Short Definition:squat or crouch down low
Examples:- he hunkered down beside her
Definition:
apply oneself seriously to a task
Short Definition:apply oneself seriously to task
Examples:- students hunkered down to prepare for the examinations
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