How Do You Spell HUNKERS?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌŋkəz] (IPA)

Hunkers (/'hʌŋkərz/) is a plural noun that originates from the Scottish dialect. The word refers to a person who sits on their haunches or crouches down, or alternatively, a political stance that emphasizes conservatism and resistance to change. The spelling of "Hunkers" is consistent with English orthographic conventions, with the exception of the use of "k" instead of "c" in the word's final syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription suggests that the word's pronunciation is straightforward, with the primary stress on the first syllable and the schwa vowel in the second syllable.

HUNKERS Meaning and Definition

1. Hunkers is a term that can refer to various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. In Scottish dialects, hunkers generally refers to squatting or sitting on one's haunches, often with the heels of the feet on the ground. This posture is commonly adopted when sitting on the ground, especially outdoors, without the use of chairs or benches.

   Additionally, the term hunkers can also be used metaphorically to signify a person's state of mind or attitude. In this context, it describes a cautious, conservative, or steadfast approach to situations. Someone who hunkers down might adopt a more defensive or reserved position, showing a tendency to be unadventurous or unwilling to take risks.

   Furthermore, hunkers can be seen as a political term associated with political factions or ideologies. In this sense, hunkers often refers to a group of people who are committed to maintaining traditional policies or customs, often resisting change or reform. It can also signify an individual's affiliation with a particular political group or party that holds conservative or traditional viewpoints.

   Overall, the term hunkers can be understood as either a physical posture, a mental attitude, or a political affiliation, depending on the context in which it is used.

Common Misspellings for HUNKERS

• fungers
• hugers
• hunders
• hundders
• huners
• haners
• jinkers
• dunkersz
• dunkerss
• zunkers
• Hunkes
• yunkers
• Hulkers
• lunkerd
• punkers
• lunkerz
• lunkerss
• zounkers
• zunckers
• hundors
• lunckers
• thunckers
• Yunkes
• lunkedhs

Etymology of HUNKERS

The word "hunkers" originated as a political term during the 19th century in the United States. It is derived from the verb "to hunker", which means to squat or crouch down low. The term was primarily used to refer to a faction of Democrats in the Northern states who held conservative views on issues such as slavery and wanted to maintain the status quo. The "Hunkers" opposed radical political changes and were seen as favoring the interests of the wealthy and privileged. The term later expanded beyond its political context to refer to anyone who maintains a conservative or cautious stance.

Idioms with the word HUNKERS

• on (one's) hunkers The idiom "on (one's) hunkers" means to squat or sit down on one's heels with the knees bent, usually with the hands resting on the thighs or knees. It describes the physical act of crouching down, often in a relaxed or casual manner.

Similar spelling words for HUNKERS

• hankers,
• hungers.

Plural form of HUNKERS is HUNKERS

Conjugate verb Hunkers

CONDITIONAL

I would hunker

we would hunker

you would hunker

he/she/it would hunker

they would hunker

FUTURE

I will hunker

we will hunker

you will hunker

he/she/it will hunker

they will hunker

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hunkered

we will have hunkered

you will have hunkered

he/she/it will have hunkered

they will have hunkered

PAST

I hunkered

we hunkered

you hunkered

he/she/it hunkered

they hunkered

PAST PERFECT

I had hunkered

we had hunkered

you had hunkered

he/she/it had hunkered

they had hunkered

PRESENT

I hunker

we hunker

you hunker

he/she/it hunkers

they hunker

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hunkered

we have hunkered

you have hunkered

he/she/it has hunkered

they have hunkered

I am hunkering

we are hunkering

you are hunkering

he/she/it is hunkering

they are hunkering

I was hunkering

we were hunkering

you were hunkering

he/she/it was hunkering

they were hunkering

I will be hunkering

we will be hunkering

you will be hunkering

he/she/it will be hunkering

they will be hunkering

I have been hunkering

we have been hunkering

you have been hunkering

he/she/it has been hunkering

they have been hunkering

I had been hunkering

we had been hunkering

you had been hunkering

he/she/it had been hunkering

they had been hunkering

I will have been hunkering

we will have been hunkering

you will have been hunkering

he/she/it will have been hunkering

they will have been hunkering

I would have hunkered

we would have hunkered

you would have hunkered

he/she/it would have hunkered

they would have hunkered

I would be hunkering

we would be hunkering

you would be hunkering

he/she/it would be hunkering

they would be hunkering

I would have been hunkering

we would have been hunkering

you would have been hunkering

he/she/it would have been hunkering

they would have been hunkering