"hulkish" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈhʌlkɪʃ/ Forms: more hulkish [comparative], most hulkish [superlative]
Etymology: hulk + -ish. Attested since the 19th century. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hulk|ish}} hulk + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} hulkish (comparative more hulkish, superlative most hulkish)
  1. Demonstrating great strength or force.
    Sense id: en-hulkish-en-adj-SMr6yq2N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ish

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