hun‧ker /ˈhʌŋkə $ -ər/ verb
[Date: 1700-1800; Origin: Perhaps from a Scandinavian language]
hunker down phrasal verb American English

1. to bend your knees so that you are sitting on your heels very close to the ground Synonym : squat

2. to make yourself comfortable in a safe place, especially for a long time

3. informal to prepare yourself for a difficult situation

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