Hunky

Probably Dutch hunke, 19th century.

Full definition of hunky

Adjective

1. (slang) Exhibiting strong, masculine beauty.
2. Shaped like a hunk, or piece; chunky.

Related terms

• hunk

From the older hunk, probably alteration of Hungarian. Compare bohunk.

Alternative forms

• hunkie
• hunkey

Noun

1. (North America, slang, ethnic slur) A person of Hungarian or Slavic, especially Ukrainian, descent.