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Hunched Definition & Meaning

hunched
adjective
  1. having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect; "a little oldish misshapen stooping woman"

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What does hunched mean?
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect; "a little oldish misshapen stooping woman"
What part of speech is hunched?
Hunched is an adjective.

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