1. plural of hun; members of a nomadic Asiatic people who invaded Europe in the 4th and 5th centuries
Usage: historical
2. plural of hun; a term of endearment for a person, especially a romantic partner or close friend
Usage: informal

Examples

• The Huns were known for their skilled horsemanship and military tactics.
• Attila led the Huns during their most powerful period in the 5th century.
• Come here, hun, I missed you today.
• The huns gathered supplies for the long journey ahead.
• She called all her close friends huns as a term of affection.