26984 words

bunk

7 definitions • 6 examples
1
one of two beds attached together, one on top of the other:

Examples:

The twins sleep in bunk beds.
Can I sleep in the top bunk?
2
a narrow bed that is attached to a wall, especially in a boat or a train
3
complete nonsense or something that is not true:

Examples:

Most economists think his theories are sheer bunk.
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5
to leave suddenly and unexpectedly:

Examples:

They'd done a bunk without paying the rent.
6
either of two beds arranged one above the other:

Examples:

I had the lower bunk, and my older brother had the upper bunk.
7
complete nonsense, or something that is meant to deceive:

Examples:

Most doctors think his theories are bunk.

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