What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stooping
Example
He was stooping over to tie his shoelaces. [stooping: verb]
Example
The old lady was stooping to pick up her bag. [stooping: gerund or present participle]
hunching
Example
She was hunching over her desk, trying to finish her work. [hunching: verb]
Example
He had a bad habit of hunching his shoulders when he was nervous. [hunching: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hunching is more commonly used than stooping in everyday language, especially in emotional or psychological contexts. Stooping is less common and is typically used in physical contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between stooping and hunching?
Both stooping and hunching are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
