I. noun
also hun·kie ˈhəŋkē, -ki
( plural hunkies )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: probably shortening & alteration of Hungarian + -y, -ie
: a person of central or east European birth or descent ; especially : an industrial worker of such birth or descent — usually used disparagingly
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ ē adjective
( -er/est )
Etymology: hunk (herein) + -y (I)
: muscular and usually attractive ; also : having sex appeal
he plays a hunky rancher