hunching

[US]/[hʌntʃɪŋ]/
[UK]/[hʌntʃɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To bend over or stoop; to lean forward.
v. (over)To work over a desk or table, often in a concentrated way.
n.A hunch; a feeling or intuition.
adj.Characterized by a hunched posture.

Phrases & Collocations

hunching over

hunching shoulders

hunching posture

hunched over

hunching his back

hunching forward

hunching shoulders up

hunched figure

hunching slightly

hunching down

Example Sentences

he was hunching over his desk, completely absorbed in his work.

the old man was hunching slightly due to years of carrying heavy loads.

she noticed the child hunching his shoulders as he walked down the street.

avoid hunching your back when using a computer for long periods.

the dancer's posture was perfect, without any hunching or stiffness.

he started hunching over after spending hours reading in a dimly lit room.

the weightlifter's hunching posture strained his lower back.

try to stand up straight instead of hunching your shoulders forward.

the detective was hunching over the evidence, searching for clues.

he had a bad habit of hunching over when he was nervous.

the ergonomic chair helped prevent him from hunching while working.

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