hulking — very large, heavy, and often clumsy or awkward in appearance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very large, heavy, and often clumsy or awkward in appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 매우 크고 무겁고 서투른, 거대한
Korean pronunciation: **헐**킹
Example Sentences
- The hulking superhero couldn't fit through the revolving door at the bank.
- A hulking truck blocked the entire narrow street.
- Despite his hulking appearance, he was surprisingly gentle with the kittens.
hulking
ADJECTIVE//ˈhʌlkɪŋ//
very large, heavy, and often clumsy or awkward in appearance
A hulking passenger struggles to squeeze through the narrow subway doors
The hulking giant sits sulking after bulking!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'hulk' meaning the body or hull of a ship, especially an old or dismantled vessel. The word came to describe anything large, heavy, and unwieldy like an abandoned ship's hull.
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📝Examples
“The hulking superhero couldn't fit through the revolving door at the bank.”
“A hulking truck blocked the entire narrow street.”
“Despite his hulking appearance, he was surprisingly gentle with the kittens.”
“The hulking refrigerator barely squeezed into the tiny apartment kitchen.”
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