First Known Use: 15th century
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1bung
noun \ˈbəŋ\
: a piece of wood, rubber, etc., that is used to close or cover a hole in a barrel
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2
: the cecum or anus especially of a slaughtered animal
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Origin of BUNG
Middle English, from Middle Dutch bonne, bonghe
2bung
verb
: to put (something) in or into a place in a quick and careless way
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transitive verb
1
: to plug with or as if with a bung
2
British : throw 1
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First Known Use of BUNG
1589
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bung
noun \ˈbəŋ\
Definition of BUNG for Kids
: a stopper that closes or covers a hole in a barrel
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