Haunchy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    With a pronounced motion of the haunch.

    "Like many shortish men he lifted his heels when he walked; he had a haunchy, oily swagger, and Scarsdale watched him go."

Example

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"Like many shortish men he lifted his heels when he walked; he had a haunchy, oily swagger, and Scarsdale watched him go."

Etymology

From haunch + -y.

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