hurkle Meaning & Definition
-ɜː(ɹ)kəl
What Does Hurkle Mean?
As a verb, hurkle means To draw in the parts of the body, especially with pain or cold. It is also used to mean to cower.
Hurkle: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɜː(ɹ)kəl/ |
| Verb forms | hurkles, hurkling, hurkled |
Hurkle Definition (Verb)
- To draw in the parts of the body, especially with pain or cold.
- to cower
- To contract, to pull in.
Synonyms of Hurkle
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Hurkle synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hurkle (third-person singular simple present hurkles, present participle hurkling, simple past and past participle hurkled)
Origin of Hurkle
Borrowed from Scots hurkle.