HULKY

hulking, hulky

(adjective) of great size and bulk; “a hulking figure of a man”; “three hulking battleships”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

hulky (comparative hulkier, )

Large; hulking.

Source: Wiktionary


Hulk"ing, Hulk"y, a.

Definition: Bulky; unwiedly. [R.] "A huge hulking fellow." H. Brooke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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