what does the word hunkered mean?

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2006-11-06 13:25:39 · 3 answers · asked by Quinton B 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

When you hunker down you bend and make yourself as little as possible.

2006-11-06 13:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by Pearl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To take shelter, settle in, or hide out. Usually used with down: hunkered down in the cabin during the blizzard.

2006-11-06 21:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by Bill P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It means to squat on one's haunches.

2006-11-06 21:47:10 · answer #3 · answered by no nickname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋