BUNG Meaning and
Definition
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Bung, as a noun, refers to a stopper or cork that is used to seal the opening of a container, typically a barrel or a cask. Made from materials like wood, rubber, or plastic, a bung is inserted into the bunghole of the vessel to prevent leaks, spills, or unwanted air exposure, thereby maintaining the contents' integrity.
In a different context, bung can also refer to the rear or posterior end of a person or an animal. Depending on the usage, it may have informal or sometimes vulgar connotations.
As a verb, to bung means to close or seal a container using a bung. It can also carry the sense of hastily or carelessly putting things inside a container. Additionally, it may describe the act of throwing or pushing forcefully, often in a reckless or negligent manner.
Historically, bung has been employed metaphorically, particularly in British English, to refer to money, especially in the context of offering bribes or illegal payments. However, this usage may be considered informal or colloquial.
Overall, bung has multifaceted meanings ranging from a container seal, a rear end, a careless action, to even informal references to money. The exact definition is context-dependent and varies based on the specific usage.
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• A large round cork or wooden stopper for the hole in a cask.
• To stop up the opening in a cask with a bung.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BUNG
The word "bung" originated in the late Middle English language around the 15th century. Its exact etymology is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word "búng", which meant a stopper or a plug. Alternatively, it could have originated from the Middle Dutch word "bonghe" or the Middle Low German word "bungen", both of which also meant a stopper or a cork. Over time, the word "bung" came to refer specifically to a stopper used in barrels or casks to seal them.
Idioms with the word BUNG
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bung sth up
The idiom "bung something up" means to injure or damage something, often by accident or carelessness. It can refer to physical objects as well as situations or plans.
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bung sth in
The idiom "bung sth in" means to hastily or carelessly place or throw something into a particular location or container without much thought or concern for organization or precision. It implies a lack of carefulness or attention to detail when dealing with the object or its placement.
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bung in
The idiom "bung in" means to put or place something quickly and carelessly without much thought or consideration. It refers to doing a task hastily or without proper planning or organization.
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bung up
The idiom "bung up" means to cause damage or injury, usually unintentionally, to someone or something. It can also refer to obstructing or stopping a process or activity.
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go bung
The idiom "go bung" refers to a situation or event that becomes a failure or goes wrong. It is often used to describe something that breaks down, fails to function, or falls apart unexpectedly.
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bung something up
The idiom "bung something up" means to damage or ruin something, typically by mishandling, dropping, or bumping into it. It refers to causing physical harm or impairment to an object or item.
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bung something in
The idiom "bung something in" typically means to quickly or haphazardly put something into a place or container without much thought or care. It suggests a lack of precision or organization in the action of adding or placing something.
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spare at the spigot and spill at the bung
Similar spelling words for BUNG
- buns,
- bungee,
- bunk,
- bunge,
- sung,
- buying,
- dung,
- bun,
- lung,
- bug,
- bunt,
- bang,
- hung,
- rung.
Conjugate verb Bung
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