hunkering

[US]/ˈhʌŋkərɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈhʌŋkərɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the present participle of hunker, meaning to crouch or squat down

Phrases & Collocations

hunkering down

hunkering in

hunkering over

hunkering close

hunkering together

hunkering down low

hunkering for cover

hunkering against

hunkering in place

hunkering down tight

Example Sentences

he was hunkering down in his office to finish the report.

during the storm, we were hunkering down at home.

they are hunkering down for the winter in their cabin.

the team is hunkering down to prepare for the big game.

she spent the weekend hunkering down with a good book.

we are hunkering down to save money for a vacation.

he was hunkering down in the corner, trying to stay warm.

the children were hunkering down to watch their favorite movie.

she is hunkering down to study for her final exams.

after the layoffs, the company is hunkering down to stabilize.

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