lunk
pronunciation
How to pronounce lunk in British English:
UK [lʌŋk]
How to pronounce lunk in American English:
US [lʌŋk]
Word Origin
- lunk (n.)
- "slow-witted person," 1867, American English colloquial, shortened from lunkhead (1852), possibly an altered form of lump (n.) + head (n.)
Example
- 1. David described by associates as " affable " and " a bit of a lunk " enjoyed for years the life of a wealthy bachelor .