Meaning & Definition of word "Bunk"

Bunk

/bʌŋk/

1. A bed, especially a narrow or portable one.
- Example: After a long day of hiking, I finally settled down on my bunk in the cabin.
2. Nonsense or foolishness.
- Example: All that talk about the conspiracy is just a bunch of bunk.

1. To sleep or stay in a bunk.
- Example: We decided to bunk together in the new dormitory.
2. To dismiss or disregard as unimportant.
- Example: He bunked my concerns about the project, saying everything would be fine.

Origin unknown; possibly from 'bunkum' referring to insincere speech.

bunk off:

To skip or evade work or school without permission.

bunk up:

To share a bunk or bed with someone.

speak bunk:

To talk nonsense or speak foolishly.

bunkum:

Insincere or foolish talk; nonsense.

bunks:

Plural of bunk, referring to multiple beds or sleeping spaces.

bunkhouse:

A simple building providing basic accommodations for workers.

Meaning: To deceive or fool someone.

Example Sentence: Don't bunk me; I know the truth.

Meaning: Describing something as worthless or unimportant.

Example Sentence: That new policy is a bunch of bunk.