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hunch

/hʌntʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does hunch mean?

noun, verb

A feeling or opinion formed without conscious thought or reasoning, or a sudden idea or notion. To lean or incline, especially to one side.

Example

"She had a hunch that the answer was hidden in the first chapter."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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