Bung

Definition of Bung

Pronunciation: bŭng

n.

1.

The large stopper of the orifice in the bilge of a cask.

2.

The orifice in the bilge of a cask through which it is filled; bunghole.

3.

A sharper or pickpocket.

You filthy bung, away.

- Shak.

v. t.

1.

To stop, as the orifice in the bilge of a cask, with a bung; to close; - with up.

[imp. & p. p. Bunged ( ); p. pr. & vb. n. Bunging ( ).]

To bung up
to use up, as by bruising or over exertion; to exhaust or incapacitate for action.

He had bunged up his mouth that he should not have spoken these three years.

- Shelton (Trans. Don Quixote).

Related Words

fee, gift, give, present, tip

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