bungs

[bʌŋz]

bungs Definition

• 1. a stopper for the hole in a cask or barrel
• 2. an illegal payment made to someone in power or authority, especially a bribe

Using bungs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bungs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bungs in the barrels were checked for tightness.

• Example

  He was accused of taking bungs from the construction company.

• Example

  The politician was found guilty of accepting bungs from a foreign corporation.

bungs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bungs

• stopper
• plug
• cork
• seal
• lid
• cap
• closure
• bribe
• payoff
• kickback
• inducement
• backhander

Phrases with bungs

• bung up

  to block or obstruct something

  Example

  The accident bunged up traffic for hours.

• bung something off

  to send something quickly and without much thought

  Example

  I just bunged off a quick email to let them know I won't be coming in today.

• bung it on

  to exaggerate or lie about something

  Example

  He's always bunging it on about how important he is.

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Summary: bungs in Brief

'Bungs' [bʌŋz] are stoppers for casks or barrels, as well as illegal payments made to people in power or authority. Examples include 'The bungs in the barrels were checked for tightness.' and 'The politician was found guilty of accepting bungs from a foreign corporation.' 'Bungs' can also be used in phrases like 'bung up,' meaning to block or obstruct something.