A large chunk or piece of something; informal slang for an attractive man with muscles.
Possibly from Dutch 'hunk' or related to 'chunk'; emerged in English by the 1600s meaning a large lump. The slang meaning for an attractive man developed in the 20th century, possibly influenced by the idea of a 'solid, substantial' physique.
This word perfectly captures the idea that attractive men are treated like objects ('hunks of meat'), which is why comedians love pointing out how the same word works for both a piece of cheese and a person.
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