hunk

/hʌŋk/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, typically a man, who is strong and athletic, especially in a way that is considered attractive

“He’s a hunk of a man, with a strong jawline and broad shoulders.”

2. noun

A large piece or chunk of something, especially food

“I ate a big hunk of cake for dessert.”

3. verb

To cut or break something into large pieces

“You can hunk the wood into smaller logs for the fire.”

Synonyms

  • brawn
  • chunk
  • muscle
  • piece
  • stud

Antonyms

  • faint
  • weakling