hunkerous
kər noun
a member of the conservative faction in the Democratic party in New York State, 1845–48.
Compare Barnburner.
Origin:
1835–45, Americanism; origin uncertain
1835–45, Americanism; origin uncertain
Related forms
Hun·ker·ism, noun
Hun·ker·ous, adjective
Hun·ker·ous·ness, noun
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| —vb (often foll by down) | |
| to squat; crouch | |
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Hunkerous
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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hunker
"to squat, crouch," 1720, Scottish, probably from O.N. huka "to crouch," hoka, hokra "to crawl." Hunker down, Southern U.S. dialectal phrase, popularized c.1965, from northern British hunker "haunch."
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