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bunged Definition


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bung1
noun
    1. A small round piece of wood, rubber or cork, etc used to close a hole eg in the bottom of a barrel or small boat, or in the top of a jar or other container. Sometimes called stopper or plug.
verb bunged, bunging
    1a. To block (a hole) with a bung;
      Form: bung something up (especially)
    1b. colloq
      To block, plug or clog something.
      Example: The sink is bunged up with dirt
      Example: My nose is bunged up
      Form: bung something up (especially)
    2. slang
      To throw or put something somewhere in a careless way.
      Example: Just bung my coat in there
Etymology: 15c: from Dutch bonge stopper.



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