bunk
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B2
/bʌŋk/
bed or nonsense
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bunk' originates from the Scottish word 'bunk,' which meant 'a sleeping place.'
Historical Evolution
'bunk' changed from the Scottish word 'bunk' and eventually became the modern English word 'bunk.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sleeping place,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'nonsense.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a narrow bed, typically one of two or more arranged one on top of the other.
The children slept in bunk beds.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39