Hunching: meaning, definitions and examples

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hunching

 

[ hสŒnสงษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

body posture

Hunching refers to the act of bending one's body forward and down, typically resulting in a curved back. This posture can occur due to various reasons, such as fatigue, discomfort, or as a natural response to certain emotional states. It is often associated with a closed-off or defensive demeanor.

Synonyms

bending, curving, stooping

Examples of usage

  • She was hunching over her desk while studying.
  • He was hunching his shoulders to protect himself from the cold.
  • The cat was hunching as it prepared to pounce on its prey.

Translations

Translations of the word "hunching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น curvar-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gebรผckt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membungkuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒั‚ัƒะปะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochylaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใŒใ‚€ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se courber

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encorvarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸilmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ถ€๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุญู†ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrbit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohรฝbaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฏๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upogniti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beygja sig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkรผlmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encorvarse

Etymology

The word 'hunch' is believed to derive from the Middle English word 'hunc', which means a 'bump' or 'hump'. This Middle English term traces its roots back to the Old English word 'hunc', similar in meaning. The act of hunching suggests a physical characteristic of a rounded form, which could be related to the shape of a hunchback or a rounded back. The transition from a physical description to a verb form reflecting the action of bending indicates an evolution of language closely linked to human posture and behavior. The implication of the term also extends to emotional states, where hunching might indicate feelings of insecurity or anxiety. Over time, the usage of the term has expanded to include various contexts in describing not just the physical action but also the psychological connotations associated with such posture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,478, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.