Bunk: meaning, definitions and examples
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bunk
[ bʌŋk ]
school
A bed in a dormitory, typically one of two or more.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I slept on the top bunk in my college dormitory.
- The kids argued over who would get the bottom bunk.
military
A temporary shelter.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soldiers constructed a bunk out of branches and leaves.
- Let's build a bunk for the night.
informal
To leave suddenly, especially to avoid a task or responsibility.
Synonyms
ditch, play hooky, skip
Examples of usage
- He decided to bunk off school and go to the beach instead.
- She bunked off work early to go shopping.
Translations
Translations of the word "bunk" in other languages:
🇵🇹 beliche
🇮🇳 पलंग
🇩🇪 Etagenbett
🇮🇩 ranjang susun
🇺🇦 двоярусне ліжко
🇵🇱 łóżko piętrowe
🇯🇵 二段ベッド
🇫🇷 lit superposé
🇪🇸 litera
🇹🇷 ranza
🇰🇷 이층 침대
🇸🇦 سرير بطابقين
🇨🇿 patrová postel
🇸🇰 poschodová posteľ
🇨🇳 双层床
🇸🇮 pograd
🇮🇸 koja
🇰🇿 екі қабатты кереует
🇬🇪 ორადგილიანი საწოლი
🇦🇿 iki mərtəbəli çarpayı
🇲🇽 litera
Word origin
The word 'bunk' originated in the 18th century as a noun referring to a bed or sleeping berth, especially in a ship's cabin. It later evolved to also mean a temporary shelter, commonly used in military contexts. The verb form of 'bunk' emerged in the 19th century, originally meaning to sleep in a bunk or berth. Over time, it took on the informal meaning of leaving suddenly or avoiding a responsibility. Today, 'bunk' is widely used in both literal and figurative contexts.
See also: debunk.