bung
1a stopper for the opening of a cask.
a bunghole.
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1Other definitions for bung (2 of 3)
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2Other definitions for bung (3 of 3)
to beat; bruise; maul (often followed by up).
British Slang. to throw or shove carelessly or violently; sling.
Origin of bung
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British Dictionary definitions for bung (1 of 3)
/ (bʌŋ) /
a stopper, esp of cork or rubber, for a cask, piece of laboratory glassware, etc
short for bunghole
(often foll by up) to close or seal with or as with a bung: the car's exhaust was bunged up with mud
British and Australian slang to throw; sling
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1British Dictionary definitions for bung (2 of 3)
/ (bʌŋ) British slang /
a gratuity; tip
a bribe
bung it on (tr) to behave in a pretentious manner
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2British Dictionary definitions for bung (3 of 3)
/ (bʌŋ) /
useless
go bung
to fail or collapse
to die
Origin of bung
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