noun
fung
Fung (noun) means informal spelling or shortening of "fungus.". Example: “The old bread had a nasty patch of fung growing on it.”
noun
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Informal spelling or shortening of "fungus."
"The old bread had a nasty patch of fung growing on it."
How to use fung
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal way of saying "fungus," rarely used in careful writing.
When to use it
This is slangy and uncommon; "fungus" or "mold" is the normal word to use in most writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fungs
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of the word "fungus."
Rhymes for fung
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What does “fung” mean?
The word “fung” means informal spelling or shortening of "fungus.". In plain terms, an informal way of saying "fungus," rarely used in careful writing.
How do you use “fung” in a sentence?
Here is “fung” used in a sentence: “The old bread had a nasty patch of fung growing on it.”
What part of speech is “fung”?
“Fung” is a noun.
What is the meaning of fung?
"fung" (noun) means informal spelling or shortening of "fungus.".
