GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 2 definitions

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   Hunch (?), n. [Perh. akin to huckle; cf. hump, hunch, bunch, hunk.]
   1. A hump; a protuberance.
   
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   2. A lump; a thick piece; as, “a hunch of bread”.
   
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   3. A push or thrust, as with the elbow.
   
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   4. A strong, intuitive impression that something will happen; -- said to be from the gambler's superstition that it brings luck to touch the hump of a hunchback. [Colloq. or Slang] “Get a hunch, bet a bunch.”
   
   Syn. -- presentiment, premonition.
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   Hunch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hunched (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Hunching.]
   1. To push or jostle with the elbow; to push or thrust suddenly.
   
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   2. To thrust out a hump or protuberance; to crook, as the back.  Dryden.
   
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