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hunches

/ˈhʌnt͡ʃɪz/

hunches is the plural of hunch.

hunches is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hunch.

Meaning of hunch

Noun

hunch (plural hunches)

  1. A hump; a protuberance.
  2. A stooped or curled posture; a slouch.
    • The old man walked with a hunch.
  3. A theory, idea, or guess; an intuitive impression that something will happen.
    • I have a hunch they'll find a way to solve the problem.
    Synonyms:
    inkling, hint, clue
  4. A hunk; a lump; a thick piece.
    • a hunch of bread
  5. A push or thrust, as with the elbow.

See all 11 meanings of hunch

Phrases with hunches

Words that rhyme with hunches

Questions about hunches

What is hunches the plural of?
Hunches is the plural of hunch.
How do you pronounce hunches?
Hunches is pronounced /ˈhʌnt͡ʃɪz/.

Words near hunches in the dictionary

  1. hunchbacks
  2. hunched
  3. hunched over
  4. huncher
  5. hunchers
  6. hunches
  7. hunches over
  8. hunching
  9. hunching over
  10. hunchings
  11. hunchless

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