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hunched

|hunched|

/hʌntʃt/

(hunch)

intuitive feeling

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
hunch	hunches	hunches	hunches	hunched	hunched	hunching

Etymology

Etymology Information

'hunch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hunchen,' where 'hunch' meant 'to push or shove.'

Historical Evolution

'hunchen' transformed into the modern English word 'hunch' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to push or shove,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bend forward.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'hunch'.

She hunched over the desk, deep in thought.

Adjective 1

having the back and shoulders rounded; bent forward.

The old man walked with a hunched back.

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Last updated: 2025/02/13 03:21