hulks

noun

Definition of hulksnext
plural of hulk
as in lumps
a big clumsy often slow-witted person the team recruited a 6 foot, 5 inch hulk to play offensive tackle

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  1. losers
  2. villains
  3. beasts
Noun
  • In this worldview, restraints on power are for losers, too.
    Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Perhaps worse, the losers will face heavy and continuing attrition of their ground forces from attacking FPVs without being able to strike in return.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of losers
Noun
  • Monsters and villains like the Demigorgon and Vecna are even named after real D&D baddies.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2024
  • But trouble is afoot in Narnia, with each installment of the series promising villains worthy of being Death Eaters — including an evil witch played by none other than Tilda Swinton.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of villains
Noun
  • Unforgettable images include fog creeping across the screen, enveloping the trees, and sightings of other beasts, like elephants.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
  • But heart attacks are tricky beasts, presenting with symptoms that can differ from person to person.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of beasts
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