Hun

/hʌn/
noun

A term referring to a member of a nomadic Central Asian people.

The Huns were thought to be a marauding, terrifying tribe.
Visual representation of "hun" - A term referring to a member of a nomadic Central Asian people

Often appears as...

  • huns invasion
  • huns warriors

Usage tips

Historical

noun

An offensive term for a German, especially a German soldier in World War I or II.

He fought against the Huns in the Great War.
Visual representation of "hun" - An offensive term for a German, especially a German soldier in World War I or II

Often appears as...

  • fight the huns
  • defeat the huns

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

An affectionate term for a friend.

How are you, hun?
Visual representation of "hun" - An affectionate term for a friend

Often appears as...

  • hey hun
  • thanks hun

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

noun

A term for a female pyramid scheme participant or multi-level marketer.

She became a hun, stuck in the trap of multi-level marketing.
Visual representation of "hun" - A term for a female pyramid scheme participant or multi-level marketer

Often appears as...

  • sales hun
  • hun bot

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Modern

noun

A term referring to a member of a nomadic Central Asian people.

The Huns were thought to be a marauding, terrifying tribe.
Visual representation of "hun" - A term referring to a member of a nomadic Central Asian people

Often appears as...

  • huns invasion
  • huns warriors

Usage tips

Historical

noun

An offensive term for a German, especially a German soldier in World War I or II.

He fought against the Huns in the Great War.
Visual representation of "hun" - An offensive term for a German, especially a German soldier in World War I or II

Often appears as...

  • fight the huns
  • defeat the huns

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

An affectionate term for a friend.

How are you, hun?
Visual representation of "hun" - An affectionate term for a friend

Often appears as...

  • hey hun
  • thanks hun

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

noun

A term for a female pyramid scheme participant or multi-level marketer.

She became a hun, stuck in the trap of multi-level marketing.
Visual representation of "hun" - A term for a female pyramid scheme participant or multi-level marketer

Often appears as...

  • sales hun
  • hun bot

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Modern

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "hun"
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Historical Use

Used mainly in historical contexts related to ancient tribes.

Illustration for Historical Use
The Huns played a key role in the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Negative Connotation

Sometimes perceived negatively due to historical invasions and warfare.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Textbooks describe the Huns as ruthless conquerors.
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Archaic Language

Modern use is rare and might not be understood outside historical discussions.

Illustration for Archaic Language
Outside of history class, you'll rarely hear about the Huns.
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Historical Use

Used mainly in historical contexts related to ancient tribes.

Illustration for Historical Use
The Huns played a key role in the fall of the Roman Empire.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Sometimes perceived negatively due to historical invasions and warfare.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Textbooks describe the Huns as ruthless conquerors.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Archaic Language

Modern use is rare and might not be understood outside historical discussions.

Illustration for Archaic Language
Outside of history class, you'll rarely hear about the Huns.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Historical Use

Used mainly in historical contexts related to ancient tribes.

Illustration for Historical Use
The Huns played a key role in the fall of the Roman Empire.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Sometimes perceived negatively due to historical invasions and warfare.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Textbooks describe the Huns as ruthless conquerors.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Archaic Language

Modern use is rare and might not be understood outside historical discussions.

Illustration for Archaic Language
Outside of history class, you'll rarely hear about the Huns.
Visual representation of the word "Hun"

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the first time we saw hun tumbleweeds tumbling I mean let me just like squealing when I got a little kids in the candy circle I go about there goes

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The Weed That Won the...

the first time we saw hun tumbleweeds tumbling I mean let me just like squealing when I got a little kids in the candy circle I go about there goes

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