English · Phrasal verb Attested

bunk up

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To sleep in the same house, room or bed as someone else.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngủ chung với người khác

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I have to bunk up with Joel, as my landlord has kicked me out.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have sex.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quan hệ tình dục

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Sources & notes

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

What does “bunk up” mean?

To sleep in the same house, room or bed as someone else.

Is “bunk up” formal or informal?

bunk up is generally informal.