bunk

Definitions


[bʌŋk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a narrow shelflike bed, typically one of two or more arranged one on top of the other


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: of unknown origin; perhaps related to bunker


[bʌŋk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- sleep in a bunk or improvised bed, typically in shared quarters
(e.g: they bunk together in the dormitory)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: of unknown origin; perhaps related to bunker


[bʌŋk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- nonsense
(e.g: anyone with a brain cell would never believe such bunk)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: abbreviation of bunkum


[bʌŋk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- abscond or play truant from school or work
(e.g: he bunked off school all week)


Phrases:
- do a bunk

Origin:
mid 19th century: of unknown origin




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