v. 1 to squat on one's heels -oten followed by down- 2 -Informal- to hunch; to hid; hide out or take shelter 3 -slang- to lumber along; walk or move slowly or aimlessly
The soldier hunkers down during the battle.
The soldier hunkers down during the battle.
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squat; crouch; scrunch
stand up
2 syllables
hun-kers
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