Hunkered: meaning, definitions and examples

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hunkered

 

[ หˆhสŒล‹.kษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

shelter, crouch

The term 'hunkered' refers to the action of crouching down or hiding, especially in a defensive or protective manner. It is often used in the context of taking shelter from something threatening, such as bad weather or danger. This posture generally indicates a sense of readiness or caution, as the person is often preparing to respond to a situation. The word is frequently associated with survival scenarios or moments of vulnerability.

Synonyms

crouched, huddled, squatted.

Examples of usage

  • They hunkered down during the storm.
  • The soldiers hunkered behind the wall for cover.
  • She hunkered in her seat to avoid being seen.

Translations

Translations of the word "hunkered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agachado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hockend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersembunyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั…ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czaiฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใšใใพใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crouchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agachado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถmelmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›…ํฌ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุชุจุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skrฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skrรบtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่นฒไธ‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sklonjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hneigรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agachado

Etymology

The word 'hunkered' comes from the Scottish term 'hunker', which has been in use since the 18th century. The original meaning related to squatting or crouching down, emphasizing a lower stance. 'Hunker' is believed to be rooted in the Old Norse word 'honkra', which means to bend or crouch. Over time, the usage of 'hunkered' evolved, particularly in American English, often associated with taking cover or sheltering from adverse conditions. The term gained prominence during the 20th century, especially in military and survival contexts, reflecting its connotation of readiness and defense. Today, 'hunkered down' is a commonly used phrase, which indicates a state of preparation against external threats.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,647 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.