Pronunciation: /hʌntʃt/
verb to bend the body into a hunched position
A1 The old man hunched over his cane as he walked slowly down the street.
A2 She hunched her shoulders in an attempt to shield herself from the cold wind.
B1 The student hunched over his books, trying to concentrate on his studies.
B2 The detective hunched over the evidence, searching for clues to solve the case.
C1 The athlete hunched his back before the race, preparing for the intense competition ahead.
C2 The artist hunched over his canvas, lost in the creative process of painting a masterpiece.
adjective bent over or forward with the back and shoulders rounded
A1 The old man hunched over as he walked down the street.
A2 The student hunched over their desk to focus on their exam.
B1 She sat hunched in her chair, deep in thought.
B2 The detective hunched over the evidence, trying to piece together the clues.
C1 The weightlifter hunched his shoulders before lifting the heavy barbell.
C2 The artist hunched over his canvas, lost in the creation of his masterpiece.
formal The elderly man sat hunched over his cane, struggling to stand up.
informal I noticed Sarah hunched over her desk, deep in thought.
slang Why are you hunched over like that? You look like a hunchback.
figurative The weight of the world had him hunched over with worry.
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