Hulk

usgb/hʌlk/
noun

A large or bulky person or thing.

He towers over his classmates, a hulk of a boy in a man's body.
Visual representation of "hulk" - A large or bulky person or thing.

Often appears as...

  • hulk of a man
  • hulk of a ship
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Metaphorical Size

Used metaphorically to imply something or someone is physically impressive or dominant.

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On the basketball court, he was a hulk, blocking every shot.
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Negative Connotations

Sometimes implies clumsiness alongside size, not just strength.

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He moved like a hulk, knocking over everything in his path.
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