bunk

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Bunkum; senseless talk, nonsense.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

What she said about me was total bunk. Don't believe a word.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A specimen of a recreational drug with insufficient active ingredient.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bunk” mean?

Bunkum; senseless talk, nonsense.

Is “bunk” formal or informal?

bunk is generally dated, slang.