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

Informal spelling or shortening of "fungus."

"The old bread had a nasty patch of fung growing on it."

How to use fung

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Word forms

fungs plural, Fungs plural

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Etymology

A shortened, informal form of the word "fungus."

Rhymes for fung

Ung hung rung lung dung tung mung bung Jung Sung clung Chung

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Frequently asked questions

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.".