English Explanatory Dictionary

hulk out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To become enraged in an imposing or intimidating manner.
  2. To gain significant muscle mass from exercise.

Pronunciation

/hʌlk aʊt/ En-au-hulk out.ogg

Word forms

hulk out hulks out hulking out hulked out

Etymology

From Hulk, a fictional character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby for the Marvel Comics Universe, who gains superhuman strength when he becomes angry.

Synonyms

lose one's temper bulk up
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