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bung

1[buhng]
–noun
1. a stopper for the opening of a cask.
2. a bunghole.
–verb (used with object)
3. to close with or as if with a bung; cork; plug (often fol. by up).

Origin:
1400–50; late ME bunge < MD bonge stopper

bung

3[buhng]
–verb (used with object)
1. to beat; bruise; maul (often fol. by up).
2. British Slang. to throw or shove carelessly or violently; sling.

Origin:
1815–25; orig. Scots var. of bang 1
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