hunky

Examples

• All

• Gradually it evolved into the more commonly used "Hunky," and when Poles eventually became the largest of the East European groups laboring in the mines, the term "Polack" came into popular use to denote the same stereotypical features.

  Academic text (1996)

• I said, has Hunky, I mean, Tom, mentioned anything that Robbie has said about me?

  Fiction book (2002)

• And even worse, Ward Carlisle, her hunky neighbor, is a real pain in my pumpkin patch.

• The magazine featured a stunning photo of the latest hunky model on its cover.

• Everyone at the beach couldn't help but notice the hunky lifeguard in his red shorts.

• At the party, the hunky guest caught everyone's attention with his charming smile.

Synonyms

S

stud

vshunky

• NSFW

116 7.9

An attractive man who is confident and popular with others

leans toward muscular attractiveness rather than sexual reputation

H

hottie

vshunky

• Slang

67 9.5

A very good-looking person

specifies muscular build and admiration rather than general physical attractiveness

H

hunk

vshunky

• Informal

34 5.8

A well-built man who many people find attractive

is more about muscular attractiveness admired for appearance rather than sexual focus

B

beefcake

vshunky

• Informal

8 8.1

A man with a strong, attractive body often shown in photos or media

focuses on muscular appearance admired in real life, not only images

H

he-man

vshunky

• Informal

5 8.1

A person who is very strong and acts very manly

focuses on attractive muscular appearance more than exaggerated masculinity

R

real stud

vshunky

• Informal

2 8.1

An attractive confident man admired for his looks

emphasizes muscular appearance and being admired for physical build

Antonyms

U

unattractive

42 1.8

Not pleasant to look at or to the senses

U

unappealing

15 4.1

Not attractive, pleasant, or interesting

How Attractive

heartthrob

• Informal

15 5.4

hunky

• Informal

2 7.0

handsome

678 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology