I'll be in my bunk

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Meaning · English

Used to imply that one needs to excuse oneself to privately indulge in a pleasurable activity, particularly masturbation.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It was exhausting in all the wrong ways, but I made it through the two weeks without succumbing to temptation. Will I give up for good? Hell no. But I now appreciate it a whole lot more. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be in my bunk.

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).

Common questions

What does “I'll be in my bunk” mean?

Used to imply that one needs to excuse oneself to privately indulge in a pleasurable activity, particularly masturbation.

Is “I'll be in my bunk” formal or informal?

I'll be in my bunk is generally slang.