I. ˈhəŋk noun
( -s )
Etymology: Flemish hunke; perhaps akin to Dutch homp lump, chunk — more at hump
: a large lump or piece
a hunk of bread
hunks of iron
II. adjective
also hunky ˈhəŋkē, -ki
Etymology: from obsolete English dialect (New York) hunk goal, home (in games), from Dutch honk, from Middle Dutch honc corner, hiding place; akin to WFrisian honck, honcke house, hiding place
1. slang : all right : hunky-dory , OK
2. slang : even — usually used with get
getting hunk on him — J.B.Benefield
we'll get hunk with him good — S.F.Eckfeld
“I'll get hunk ,” I whispered — Harold Robbins
III. noun
: an attractive well-built man