bunk

bunk · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A narrow bed built into a wall, as on a ship or train.

  2. 2.

    One of a pair of beds stacked one above the other.

  3. 3.

    [informal]Nonsense; something untrue or worthless.

  4. 4.

    To sleep in a bunk or makeshift bed.

  5. 5.

    [British informal]To leave hurriedly; to skip out.

Forms

plural: bunks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bunk bed — Beds stacked vertically.
  • •
    bunk off — To skip or avoid (British slang).
  • •
    do a bunk — To leave hurriedly (British slang).

Related words

See also: bed, berth, bunker
Synonyms: bed, berth, nonsense

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly from Scottish dialect "bunker" meaning a seat or bench.