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.