hunker UK /ˈhʌŋkə/US /ˈhʌŋkɚ/verb 2noun 1forms 3phrases 1 verb2 •To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down. •To apply oneself to a task. noun1 •(old-fashioned) A political conservative. formshunkered · hunkering · hunkers Phrases with hunker hunker downTo take shelter; to prepare oneself for some eventuality; to focus on a task.
