flunk
3 synonyms for flunk, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To fail a class, test, or course.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
flush it
How to use flunk
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flunk a test
flunk out
flunk a class
Informal — mainly used in casual speech, especially about school and exams.
Etymology
Likely an alteration of "funk," possibly blended with "flinch."
Full origin of flunk →Frequently asked questions
What does “flunk” mean?
The word “flunk” means to fail a class, test, or course. In plain terms, to fail, especially an exam or course, in informal American English.
How do you pronounce “flunk”?
“Flunk” is pronounced fluhngk (/flʌŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “flunk” in a sentence?
Here is “flunk” used in a sentence: “He flunked chemistry in his first year of college.”
What part of speech is “flunk”?
“Flunk” is a verb.
How many meanings does “flunk” have?
“Flunk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to fail a class, test, or course.
Related words
flunk out
