hunker

[US]/ˈhʌŋkə(r)/

[UK]/ˈhʌŋkər/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. squat down; sit in a crouched position
n. a person who is resistant to change; someone who holds on to traditional ways

hunker down

hunker in

hunker up

hunker on

hunker low

hunker over

hunker close

hunker around

hunker beside

hunkered down to avoid the icy wind.

he hunkered down beside her.

students hunkered down to prepare for the examinations.

Some colliers squatted upon their hunkers against the wall.

Red hunkers down and joins him.Nothing is said for the longest time.

The little boy took out his favourite red sports car, and was delighted when Tom went down on his hunkers and admired the toy.

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