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bunking
This term is primarily used in British English and carries a strong connotation of mischief or intentional evasion. When used as a verb, it describes the act of skipping obligations, such as school or work, often implying a secretive or rebellious motive. It is an informal register and would be inappropriate in professional or academic correspondence.
As a noun, the term shifts from a behavioral description to a physical one, referring to the arrangement of sleeping in narrow, stacked beds. In this context, it evokes images of military barracks, ships, or hostels where space is limited and privacy is minimal.
Meanings
Examples
Stop bunking your morning lectures or you will fail the course.
He spent his entire youth bunking and wandering the city streets.
Maybe I should try bunking this meeting to finish my report.
They were caught bunking in the park during school hours.
Bunking in a crowded hostel is a rite of passage for backpackers.
The soldiers grew accustomed to the cramped conditions of bunking in the barracks.
I wonder if my roommate minds the bunking arrangement in this small room.