bunchbacked

/ˈbʌŋtʃbækt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a hump or a swelling on the back, especially as a result of bending or carrying a heavy load.

“The porter was bunchbacked from years of carrying heavy luggage.”

2. noun

A person having a hump or a swelling on the back.

“The bunchbacked man walked into the village, a symbol of hardship and toil.”

Synonyms

  • crooked-backed
  • hunchbacked

Antonyms

  • straight
  • straight-backed