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bunk

[bʌŋk]

bunk Definition

  • 1a narrow bed, typically one of two or more arranged one on top of the other
  • 2nonsense; rubbish
  • 3to sleep in a bunk or improvised bed

Using bunk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bunk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sailors slept in bunks below deck.

  • Example

    He claimed that he was a prince from another planet, but everyone knew it was bunk.

  • Example

    We had to bunk down in the abandoned cabin for the night.

bunk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bunk

Phrases with bunk

  • bunk beds

    two or more beds arranged one on top of the other

    Example

    The kids loved sleeping in their new bunk beds.

  • bunk off

    to skip school or work without permission

    Example

    I used to bunk off school and go to the park with my friends.

  • bunk up

    to share a bed or sleeping quarters with someone

    Example

    We had to bunk up with our cousins when we visited them.

Origins of bunk

originally meaning 'bench' in Middle Dutch

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Summary: bunk in Brief

The term 'bunk' [bʌŋk] refers to a narrow bed, often one of two or more arranged one on top of the other. It also means nonsense or rubbish, as in 'He claimed that he was a prince from another planet, but everyone knew it was bunk.' Additionally, it can be used as a verb to mean to sleep in a bunk or improvised bed.

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