hun

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see also: Hun

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /hʌn/

Noun

hun (plural huns)

1. (informal) Alternative spelling of hon

Noun

hun (plural huns)

1. A grey partridge.

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Hun

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /hʌn/

Noun

hun (plural huns)

1. A member of a nomadic tribe, the Huns, most likely of Turkic origin, which invaded Europe in the fourth century from Central Asia. There are also theories of Mongolic, Iranian, Yeniseian origins, while some scientists claim they are a separate group.
2. (figuratively) A vandal, a barbarian, an uncivilized destructive person.
3. (slang, derogatory, British, Australia) A German.

   Synonyms: Fritz, Jerry, Kraut

4. (slang, derogatory, UK, Ireland) A Protestant.

   Synonyms: Prod, Proddy, orangie, Orangeman

Related terms

• Hunnic

Translations

• French: Hun
• German: Hunne, Hunnin
• Italian: unno
• Portuguese: huno
• Russian: гунн
• Spanish: huno

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