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Bunking: meaning, definitions and examples

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bunking

 

[ ˈbʌŋkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

avoiding responsibility

Bunking refers to the act of skipping or avoiding responsibilities, such as school or work. It is often used in the context of students who do not attend classes without a valid reason. This behavior can lead to negative consequences, including a loss of knowledge and poor grades. The term is generally informal and can also apply to adults in a work context.

Synonyms

d skipping, evading, skipping

Examples of usage

  • He was bunking school to hang out with friends.
  • She got caught bunking work last Friday.
  • They were bunking classes all week.
  • Bunking has serious repercussions on academic performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "bunking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fugir da escola

🇮🇳 स्कूल से भागना

🇩🇪 Schwänzen

🇮🇩 bolos

🇺🇦 прогулювання

🇵🇱 wagarowanie

🇯🇵 サボる

🇫🇷 faire l'école buissonnière

🇪🇸 faltar a clase

🇹🇷 okulu asmak

🇰🇷 학교를 빼먹다

🇸🇦 التهرب من المدرسة

🇨🇿 ujít ze školy

🇸🇰 zabíjačka

🇨🇳 逃课

🇸🇮 špricanje

🇮🇸 skippa skólan

🇰🇿 мектепті қалдыру

🇬🇪 სკოლის გაწვდვა

🇦🇿 məktəbdən qaçmaq

🇲🇽 faltar a clases

Etymology

The term 'bunk' originally comes from the 19th-century American English, where it meant a bed or a sleeping place, typically one found in a cabin or on a ship. The act of 'bunking' evolved from the notion of retreating from one’s duties or responsibilities, similar to how someone would retreat to their bunk for rest. Over time, the term became associated with the informal action of avoiding school or work, especially among students. The slang use of 'bunking' emerged prominently in the mid-20th century and has maintained a casual connotation, often tied to youthful rebellion against authority.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,441, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.