Meaning of Hunks | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A crotchety or surly person.
   dated, slang
2. A stingy man; a miser.
   dated, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“Now, Bildad, I am sorry to say, had the reputation of being an incorrigible old hunks, and in his sea-going days, a bitter, hard task-master.”

“I used to fancy my revolver shooting when I was with the colours, and if I do get a chance I’ll put a shot through the old hunks, if only to prove to you that I’m no liar.”

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