"hulkish" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈhʌlkɪʃ/ Forms: more hulkish [comparative], most hulkish [superlative]
Etymology: From 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.
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