Associations to the word «Hunkered»
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Wiktionary
HUNKER, verb. (intransitive) To crouch or squat close to the ground.
HUNKER, noun. (dated) A political conservative.
HUNKER DOWN, verb. (idiomatic) To take shelter; to prepare oneself for some eventuality; to focus on a task.
HUNKER DOWN, verb. (idiomatic) To stubbornly hold to a position.
Dictionary definition
HUNKER, verb. Sit on one's heels; "In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting"; "The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm".
Wise words
Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one
good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible,
speak a few sensible words.