Hulk

Angry green strongman

The Hulk is a Marvel Comics superhero—a green-skinned giant of superhuman strength who emerges when scientist Bruce Banner becomes enraged.

The character has become cultural shorthand for explosive transformation or barely controlled power: Don't make me angry—you wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

Used attributively, Hulk suggests extreme size or strength: He went full Hulk on the punching bag. (Lowercase hulk means a massive, unwieldy thing.)

comic

Marvel

Superhero media conglomerate

Stan Lee · alter ego · smash · origin story · Mark Ruffalo · transformation · Bruce Banner

Categories
Opposites
physical size and mass

Hulkshrimp

Small edible crustacean

runt · pipsqueak · midget · dwarf · waif

emotional state and temperament

Hulkcalm

Free from agitation

serene · tranquil · placid · peaceful · gentle

physical grace and refinement

Hulkballerina

Classical female dancer

gazelle · graceful · nimble · dainty · elegant

Phrases
Family

hull, hulking, hulks, hulkier

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG