noun
Uncommon
bunk
buhngk
Bunk (noun) means a narrow bed, often one of a stacked pair, as found on a ship, in a cabin, or a dorm. Example: “He climbed into the top bunk of the bunk bed.”
noun
1
A narrow bed, often one of a stacked pair, as found on a ship, in a cabin, or a dorm.
"He climbed into the top bunk of the bunk bed."
2
Nonsense; empty or foolish talk.
"That excuse is a load of bunk."
verb
1
British informal: to skip school or work without permission.
"They bunked off class to go to the arcade."
adj
1
Broken or not functioning properly.
"The old radio's gone bunk."
How to use bunk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA narrow bed, or (informally) nonsense — plus British slang for skipping school.
UK vs US
"Bunk off" (to skip school) is chiefly British; Americans would say "skip" or "play hooky."
Common pairings
bunk bed
bunk off school
a load of bunk
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Word forms
- Plural
- bunks
- Third person singular
- bunks
- Past tense
- bunked
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He climbed into the top _____ of the bunk bed.
Etymology
The "sleeping berth" sense likely comes from Scottish English bunker, of uncertain but possibly Scandinavian origin.
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What does “bunk” mean?
The word “bunk” means a narrow bed, often one of a stacked pair, as found on a ship, in a cabin, or a dorm. In plain terms, a narrow bed, or (informally) nonsense — plus British slang for skipping school.
How do you pronounce “bunk”?
“Bunk” is pronounced buhngk (/bʌŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “bunk” in a sentence?
Here is “bunk” used in a sentence: “He climbed into the top bunk of the bunk bed.”
What part of speech is “bunk”?
Depending on how it is used, “bunk” can be a noun, a verb and an adjective.
Is “bunk” a common word?
“Bunk” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bunk” have?
“Bunk” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow bed, often one of a stacked pair, as found on a ship, in a cabin, or a dorm.
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