hunching
|hunch/ing|
B2
/hʌntʃɪŋ/
(hunch)
intuitive feeling
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hunch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hunchen', where 'hunch' meant 'to push or shove'.
Historical Evolution
'hunchen' transformed into the modern English word 'hunch' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to push or shove', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bend the body forward'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'hunch'.
He was hunching over his desk, deeply focused on his work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45