Hulk/hʌlk/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Metaphorical Size Used metaphorically to imply something or someone is physically impressive or dominant. On the basketball court, he was a hulk, blocking every shot. Pro Tip 2/2Negative Connotations Sometimes implies clumsiness alongside size, not just strength. He moved like a hulk, knocking over everything in his path.