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In the phrase on one's hunkers, in a squatting or crouching position. [Scot. & Local, U. S.] Sit on your hunkers -- and pray for the bridge. Kipling.

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  1. In the phrase on one's hunkers, in a squatting or crouching position. [Scot. & Local, U. S.] Sit on your hunkers -- and pray for the bridge. Kipling.
  2. In the phrase on one's hunkers, in a squatting or crouchingposition. [Scot. & Local, U. S.]
  3. v sit on one's heels