Flunk

/flʌŋk/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To fail to reach the required standard in an examination or test.

He flunked the math test because he didn't study.

To fail or be unsuccessful in a task or undertaking.

She felt she would flunk her driving test after making several mistakes.

To fail to meet the expectations in a particular field or subject.

If I flunk history one more time, I'll have to retake the course.

Origin unclear; possibly from the word 'flunk' as a variant of 'flinch' or an informal American term.

flunk out

To be dismissed from an institution because of failing grades.

flunk a test

To not pass a test.

fail

To not succeed in achieving a goal.

failout

To exit an institution or program due to failure.

To perform poorly due to lack of effort.

I totally flunked that project because I didn't start on time.

To give up or quit.

After trying for weeks, I decided to flunk it and move on.