Pronunciations (3)
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/hʌn/
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/hʊn/
Pronunciation notes
- Ireland
- Northern-England
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hʌn
Noun
A member of a nomadic tribe (the Huns) who invaded Europe in the fourth century from Central Asia.
A vandal, a barbarian, an uncivilized destructive person.
Usage- Figurative
A German.
Usage- Derogatory
- ethnic
- Slang
- slur
- Examples
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Doubtless the first German band to return to England will be composed of the most gentle peace and beer-loving Huns that ever visited our favoured shores.
A Protestant.
Usage- Ireland
- UK usage
- Derogatory
- Slang
A Rangers Football Club supporter; an Orangeman.
Usage- Ireland
- UK usage
- Derogatory
- Slang
- Synonyms
Proper noun
A surname from Khmer.
Noun
a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
- Broader terms
offensive term for a person of German descent
- Broader terms