What does hunker mean?

v. To sit or crouch down low, often for comfort or to avoid being seen.; To stay in one place for a while, especially in a low or hidden position.

hunker

🇺🇸 /ˈhʌŋkər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhʌŋkə(r)/

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verb

To sit or crouch down low, often for comfort or to avoid being seen.

She hunkered down to hide from the rain.

To stay in one place for a while, especially in a low or hidden position.

We hunkered down in the tent during the storm.

To sit or crouch down low, often for comfort or to avoid being seen.; To stay in one place for a while, especially in a low or hidden position.

3rd Present hunkers

Past hunkered

Perfect hunkered

Progressive hunkering