hunkish

English

Etymology

From hunk +‎ -ish.

Adjective

hunkish (comparative more hunkish, superlative most hunkish)

1. Exhibiting strong, masculine beauty.
   • 2007 September 27, Alastair Macaulay, “Striking the Pose: Rock Show as Movement”, in New York Times‎:

     Then take the following ingredients for the latest youth-appeal recipe from “Revolution” at the Joyce Theater: a great deal of standard rock ’n’ roll (any kind will do); a fair helping of Irish step dancing (as in “Riverdance”); a sprinkling of American tap dancing; six hunkish, ready-for-action-looking guys of various degrees of dance skill and physical attractiveness (remember “Tap Dogs”?); and a seasoning of Jumpin’ Jack Flash concert behavior.

Synonyms

• hunky