hulk out
hulk out · hulks out · hulked out · hulking out
To become enraged in an imposing or intimidating mannerTo become enraged in an imposing or intimidating manner.
/hʌlk aʊt/
Meaning
2 senses(slang)To become enraged in an imposing or intimidating manner.
To gain significant muscle mass from exercise.
Origin
From Hulk, a fictional character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby for the Marvel ComicsFrom Hulk, a fictional character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby for the Marvel Comics Universe, who gains superhuman strength when he becomes angry.
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Forms
hulks out, hulking out, hulked out, hulked out| Base form | hulk out · to hulk out |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | hulks out |
| Present participle | hulking out |
| Past simple | hulked out |
| Past participle | hulked out |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
2 phrasal verbsSynonyms
2 synonymsincrease muscle mass:bulk upC1
become enraged:lose one's temper
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb