Hulk — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈhəlk/

Meaning & Definition of Hulk

Hulk (noun)

  1. one that is bulky or unwieldy
  2. a heavy clumsy ship
  3. the body of an old ship unfit for service

Hulk (verb)

  1. to move ponderously
  2. to appear impressively large or massive, loom

Hulk (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a big clumsy often slow-witted person

    "the team recruited a 6 foot, 5 inch hulk to play offensive tackle"

    similar: clod, clodhopper, gawk, lout, lubber, lug, lump, Neanderthal, oaf, palooka
    related: chump, loser, schlemiel, turkey, slouch, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, blunderer, bonehead, bubblehead, chowderhead, chucklehead, clodpoll, clot (British), cluck, clunk, cuddy (British dialect), deadhead, dim bulb (slang), dimwit, dip, dodo, dolt, donkey, doofus (slang), dope, dork (slang), dullard, dumbbell, dumbhead, dum-dum, dummkopf, dummy, dunce, dunderhead, fathead, galoot (slang), gander, golem, goof, goon, half-wit, hammerhead, hardhead, idiot, ignoramus, imbecile, jackass, know-nothing, knucklehead, lamebrain, loggerhead (chiefly dialect), loon, lunkhead, meathead, mome (archaic), moron, mug (chiefly British), mutt, nimrod (slang), nincompoop, ninny, ninnyhammer, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, noddy, noodle, numskull, pinhead, prat (British), ratbag (chiefly Australian), saphead, schlub (slang), schnook (slang), simp, simpleton, stock, stupe, stupid, thickhead, woodenhead, yahoo, yo-yo, anthropoid, ape, beast, boor, brute, cad, churl, clown, creep, cretin, cur, heel, louse, skunk, snake, stinker, tyke (chiefly British), villain, booby, fool, goose, loony, madman, nut, featherbrain, scatterbrain, rascal, rogue, scamp
    near: brain, brainiac, genius, intellectual, sage, thinker, whiz, wizard

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hulk

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hulk:

clod, clodhopper, gawk, lout, lubber, lug, lump, Neanderthal, oaf, palooka

Related Words for Hulk

chump, loser, schlemiel, turkey, slouch, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, blunderer, bonehead, bubblehead, chowderhead, chucklehead, clodpoll, clot, cluck, clunk, cuddy, deadhead, dim bulb, dimwit, dip, dodo, dolt, donkey, doofus, dope, dork, dullard, dumbbell

Near Antonyms of Hulk

brain, brainiac, genius, intellectual, sage, thinker, whiz, wizard

Word Forms of Hulk

Inflections: hulked, hulking, hulks

Origin & Etymology of Hulk

Middle English hulke, from Old English hulc, probably from Medieval Latin holcas, from Greek holkas, from helkein to pull sulcus

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Hulk

What does "Hulk" mean?

"Hulk" means one that is bulky or unwieldy. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: one that is bulky or unwieldy.

What is another word for "Hulk"?

Other words for "Hulk" include clod, clodhopper, gawk, lout, lubber, lug, lump and Neanderthal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hulk" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hulk"?

There are 123 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hulk". Common alternatives include clod, clodhopper, gawk, lout, lubber, lug, lump, Neanderthal, oaf and palooka.

How do you use "Hulk" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hulk" in a sentence: "the team recruited a 6 foot, 5 inch hulk to play offensive tackle".

Is "Hulk" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hulk" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hulk"?

"Hulk" is pronounced /ˈhəlk/.

What is the origin of the word "Hulk"?

"Hulk" comes from Middle English hulke, from Old English hulc, probably from Medieval Latin holcas, from Greek holkas, from helkein to pull sulcus. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Hulk" meaning "a big clumsy often slow-witted person"?

When "Hulk" (noun) means a big clumsy often slow-witted person, synonyms include clod, clodhopper, gawk, lout, lubber and lug.