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hunching

/hʌn.tʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does hunching mean?

verb

The act of bending forward at the hips, typically with the back arched and the head down, often due to discomfort or fatigue. This can also refer to a feeling or suspicion about something.

Example

"She began hunching over her laptop after hours of staring at the screen."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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