bunk
$ \mathrm{bunk}^1 |bəNGk|
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noun
a narrow shelflike bed, typically one of two or more arranged one on top of the other.
〖通例~s〗 (主に子供用の)2段ベッド(bunk bed).
verb no object mainly North American
sleep in a narrow berth or improvised bed, typically in shared quarters as a temporary arrangement:
⦅主に米・くだけて⦆ (共同の寝室で)寝る(together); (仮の寝床で)寝転がる(down).
e.g. they bunk together in the dormitory.
ORIGIN
mid 18th century: of unknown origin; perhaps related to bunker.
$ \mathrm{bunk}^2 |bəNGk|
noun informal
nonsense:
= bunkum
e.g. anyone with a brain cell would never believe such bunk.
ORIGIN
early 20th century: abbreviation of bunkum.
$ \mathrm{bunk}^3 |bəNGk|
verb no object (bunk off) British informal
abscond or play truant from school or work:
(学校などを)サボる; 逃げる, ずらかる(off).
e.g. he bunked off school all week.
PHRASES
do a bunk
informal make a hurried or furtive departure or escape.
ORIGIN
mid 19th century: of unknown origin.