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- US Pronunciation
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- [huhng-kee]
- /ˈhʌŋ ki/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [huhng-kee]
- /ˈhʌŋ ki/
Definition of hunkie word
- noun plural hunkie a contemptuous term used to refer to a person of Hungarian or Slavic descent, especially an unskilled or semiskilled worker. 1
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Origin of hunkie
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; perhaps Hung(arian) (with devoicing of -g-, influenced by hunk) + -y2; cf. bohunk
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Parts of speech for Hunkie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hunkie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
hunkie usage trend in Literature
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