hunchback
word
Definition
A hunchback is a person with a curved or rounded back, usually because of a spinal condition. It can sometimes refer to the condition itself.
Usage & Nuances
'Hunchback' is dated and may be considered offensive in modern contexts. More respectful terms include 'person with kyphosis' or 'person with a curved back'. Well known from 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. Avoid using as an insult.
Spanish: jorobado - joroba (persona)Portuguese (BR): corcunda - pessoa corcundaPortuguese (PT): corcunda - pessoa corcundaChinese (Simplified): 驼背 - 驼背的人Chinese (Traditional): 駝背 - 駝背的人Hindi: कुबड़ा - कुबड़ी (व्यक्ति)Arabic: الأحدب - شخص أحدبBengali: কুঁজোRussian: горбунJapanese: せむし - 背中が曲がっている人Vietnamese: người gù lưngKorean: 곱추Turkish: kamburUrdu: کوبڑاIndonesian: bungkuk
Example Sentences
A hunchback sometimes has trouble walking straight.
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The story is about a kind hunchback.
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The old man was a hunchback.
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People used to call him a hunchback, but he never let it bother him.
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"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is a famous novel.
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Doctors today rarely use the word hunchback; they say 'kyphosis' instead.
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