EnglishMain Dictionary
hunker
Universal Words
verb
PHRASALVERBS
hunker down
1 (especially AmE) to sit on your heels with your knees bent up in front of you
SYNSQUAT:
He hunkered down beside her.
2 to prepare yourself to stay somewhere, keep an opinion, etc. for a long time
3 to refuse to change an opinion, way of behaving, etc.
