bung on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To affect a personality, origin or accent one doesn't have; to pass oneself off as something untrue.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To put on clothing or a wig.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To perform or do; to put on a show.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bung on” mean?
To affect a personality, origin or accent one doesn't have; to pass oneself off as something untrue.
Is “bung on” formal or informal?
bung on is generally slang.