Bunk off

Bunk off

/ˌbĘŒÅ‹k ˈɒf/
Verb United Kingdom

To call off sick or not fulfil your duties.

Example Sentences

"Don't Bunk off about like that!"
"He's always trying to Bunk off when he shouldn't."

Etymology & History

British skip school or work. British truancy terminology. 'Bunking off school' British playing hooky. Working-class British absence culture. Reflects British truancy vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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