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hunky

[huhng-kee] / ˈhʌŋ ki /
ADJECTIVE
being handsome and well-built
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Bowie gave him a copy of Hunky Dory, which included Bowie’s tribute to the artist.

From The Guardian • Mar. 7, 2020

My friend Claire opened up a place called Hunky Dory on Franklin Avenue, which I love to visit.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2019

Hunky Joel’s backstory makes his rift with Olivia all the more tragic, but he’d barely registered when seen through Petra’s eyes.

From Slate • Nov. 10, 2017

Buggin’ Out isn’t the first memorial brew that the brewer has released; Hunky Dory is an IPA tribute to David Bowie, and a beer Mumford calls “a strange and unfortunate coincidence.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2016

“God help him! the place’ll blow up in a few minutes,” cried Hunky Ben, losing, for once, his imperturbable coolness, and rushing wildly after his friend.

From Charlie to the Rescue by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)




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