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flunk

[ fluhngk ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to fail in a course or examination.


verb (used with object)

  1. to fail to get a passing mark in:

    to flunk math.

  2. to give a failing grade to; remove (a student) as unqualified from a school or course.

noun

  1. a failure, as in a course or examination.

verb phrase

  1. to fail and be unable to continue in:

    He flunked out of flight school.

flunk

/ ڱʌŋ /

verb

  1. to fail or cause to fail to reach the required standard in (an examination, course, etc)
  2. intrfoll byout to be dismissed from a school or college through failure in examinations
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a low grade below the pass standard
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲ·ڱܲ԰ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of flunk1

1815–25, Americanism; perhaps akin to flinch 1, funk 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of flunk1

C19: perhaps from flinch 1+ funk 1
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Some states have already flunked, but unfortunately they may not be the last to bring this ancient atrocity back to life.

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It’s saying, “Oh, yay, I get to flunk another math test this week,” when what you mean is that you are freaked out about your consistently terrible grades in math class.

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He won admission to MIT, but flunked out due to a lack of social or medical support.

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If the students disobey and miss class for abortion care, the filing continues, the professors should be allowed to flunk students.

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“Or religious favoritism. As a judge, and certainly, as a Supreme Court justice, you have that duty. Justice Alito flunks the test and flunks it badly.”

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