HUNCHING
/ˈhʌntʃɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of HUNCHING
To bend the top of one's body forward while raising one's shoulders.
"Don't hunch over your computer if you want to avoid neck problems."
To raise (one's shoulders) (while lowering one's head or bending the top of one's body forward); to curve (one's body) forward (sometimes followed by up).
"He hunched up his shoulders and stared down at the ground."
To walk (somewhere) while hunching one's shoulders.
The motion by which something is hunched.
Examples of HUNCHING in a Sentence
- "Don't hunch over your computer if you want to avoid neck problems."
- "He hunched up his shoulders and stared down at the ground."
Word Details
Is HUNCHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HUNCHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HUNCHING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HUNCHING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | u | n | c | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HUNCHING
39 words from the letters in HUNCHING
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How to Use HUNCHING in Word Games
HUNCHING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HUNCHING to find 39 additional valid words.