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Synonyms of hunch

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Another word for hunch is lean. Other synonyms of hunch are inkling, hint, clue, slouch and stoop.

Synonyms and similar words for hunch

nounA theory, idea, or guess; an intuitive impression that something will happen.

  • inklingOften preceded by forms of to get or to have: an imprecise idea or slight knowledge of something; a suspicion.
  • hint
  • clue

verbTo bend the top of one's body forward while raising one's shoulders.

verbTo push or jostle with the elbow; to push or thrust against (someone).

Meaning of hunch

  1. noun A hump; a protuberance.
  2. noun A stooped or curled posture; a slouch.
  3. noun A theory, idea, or guess; an intuitive impression that something will happen.

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Questions about synonyms of hunch

What is another word for hunch?
Hunch has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lean, inkling, hint, clue, slouch, stoop, elbow and nudge.
What does hunch mean?
Hunch means a hump; a protuberance.

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