Word: HUNKS
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Definition of HUNKS
- A crotchety or surly person.
- A stingy man; a miser.
- A large or dense piece of something.
"a hunk of metal"
- A sexually attractive boy or man, especially one who is muscular.
- A record of differences between almost contiguous portions of two files (or other sources of information). Differences that are widely separated by areas which are identical in both files would not be part of a single hunk. Differences that are separated by small regions which are identical in both files may comprise a single hunk. Patches are made up of hunks.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "hunks", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "hunks" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HUNKS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HUNKS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HUNKS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HUNKS:
- # the hunks effect
- # master of hunks
- # playing with hunks
- # in terms of hunks
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