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hench.

The narrow side of chimney stack, a haunch.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/hɛnt͡ʃ/
  1. The narrow side of chimney stack, a haunch.

  2. The side of an arch from the topmost part (crown) to the bottommost part (impost).

  3. A limp; lameness.

    Scotland
Where this word comes from

Variant of haunch.

verb/hɛnt͡ʃ/
  1. To halt or limp.

    Scotland
Where this word comes from

Variant of haunch.

verb/hɛnt͡ʃ/
  1. To be a henchman or henchwoman, usually for a supervillain.

Where this word comes from

Clipping of henchman.

adj/hɛnt͡ʃ/
  1. Big, strong, and muscular.

    UK · slang
    He's well hench.
    That's a seriously hench doorman.
  2. Impressive, good, cool.

    Multicultural-London-English · UK · slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of henchman.

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