hunkering

Meanings

• Verb

  To crouch or huddle, especially in a state of uneasiness or fear.

  - "He hunkered down in the corner to avoid being seen."
  - "The children hunkered around the fireplace on a cold winter night."

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Synonyms

crouch , lie , squat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hunkering
munkering , junkering , sunkenning

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Variants

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hunker , hunkered , hunkering , hunkers , hunker down , hunkered down , hunkering down , hunkers down

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hide or crouch down in a narrow place'. Derived from Old English 'huncian', meaning 'to hide or conceal'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hunkering' is also used in the context of agriculture to describe the process of preparing the soil for planting.

2. In the game 'Minecraft', players can 'hunker' down to avoid being hit by arrows or other projectiles.

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Related Concepts

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1. crouching: A posture where one bends their knees and sits on their heels.

2. huddling: Gathering together for warmth or protection.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hunkering' is often used to describe characters who are hiding or waiting in fear or anticipation. In art, images of people hunkering down can symbolize vulnerability or protection.

How to Memorize "hunkering"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself crouching down in a small space or hiding from something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hunkering' with the image of a scared animal hiding in its den.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'hunker' as 'hide and crouch'.

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