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bunk3

Pronunciation: /bʌŋk/
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Definition of bunk

verb

[no object] (bunk off) British informal
  • abscond or play truant from school or work: he bunked off school all week

Phrases

do a bunk

informal make a hurried or furtive departure or escape.

Origin:

mid 19th century: of unknown origin

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