Definition of "hench" in Englisch

noun

1. (architecture) The narrow side of chimney stack, a haunch.

2. (architecture) The side of an arch from the topmost part (crown) to the bottommost part (impost).

3. (Scotland) A limp; lameness.

verb

1. (Scotland) To halt or limp.

verb

1. (comics) To be a henchman or henchwoman, usually for a supervillain.

adjective

1. (UK, slang, MLE) Big, strong, and muscular.

   • He's well hench.
   • That's a seriously hench doorman.