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bung

[bʌŋ]

bung Definition

  • 1a stopper for closing a hole in a container
  • 2to close or seal a hole with a bung
  • 3to throw or shove carelessly or forcefully

Using bung: Examples

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

  • Example

    He removed the bung from the barrel to taste the wine.

  • Example

    The oil spill was caused by a bung that was not properly sealed.

  • Example

    She bunged her clothes into the suitcase and left for the airport.

  • Example

    The goalkeeper bunged the ball upfield.

  • Example

    He bunged me five dollars for the ride.

bung Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bung

Phrases with bung

  • bung up

    to injure or damage something or someone

    Example

    He bunged up his knee playing basketball.

  • full of energy and enthusiasm

    Example

    The kids were bung full of beans after eating all that candy.

  • to exaggerate or make false claims

    Example

    He's always bunging it on about how much money he makes.

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Summary: bung in Brief

The term 'bung' [bʌŋ] refers to a stopper used to close a hole in a container, as well as the act of closing or sealing a hole. It can also mean to throw or shove carelessly or forcefully. Examples include 'He removed the bung from the barrel to taste the wine,' and 'She bunged her clothes into the suitcase and left for the airport.' Phrases like 'bung up' denote injury or damage, while 'bung full of beans' means full of energy and enthusiasm.