Hunch

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ÊŒntʃ

Origin

Full definition of hunch

Noun

1. A hump; a protuberance.
2. A stooped or curled posture; a slouch.The old man walked with a hunch.
3. A theory, idea, or guess.I have a hunch they'll find a way to solve the problem.
4. A hunk; a lump; a thick piece.a hunch of bread
5. A push or thrust, as with the elbow.

Synonyms

• (guess) hint, clue

Verb

1. (intransitive) To slouch, stoop, curl, or lean.Do not hunch over your computer if you want to avoid neck problems.
2. To push or jostle with the elbow; to push or thrust suddenly.
3. To thrust out a hump or protuberance; to crook, as the back.

Derived terms

• hunchback
• play a hunch, play one's hunch, follow one's hunch