What does flunk mean?
Flunk means (ambitransitive) Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass..
Flunk
/flʌŋk/ · verb
Meaning
(ambitransitive) Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass..
Definitions by Sense
- (ambitransitive) Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.
- (transitive) Of a teacher, to deny a student a passing grade.
- (by extension) To fail any challenge
- (dated, informal) To shirk (a task or duty).
- To back out through fear. (Commonly in the phrase 'flunk it', the 'it' referring to a specific task avoided; sometimes without specific reference, describing a person's attitude to life in general.)
Example Sentences
He flunked math, again.
Unsatisfied with Fred's progress, the teacher flunked him.
Synonyms for flunk
Antonyms for flunk
Related Words
Word Forms
- flunks
- flunking
- flunked
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for flunk?
Common synonyms include fail, flush it, bomb.
What is the opposite of flunk?
Possible antonyms include pass, nail, make it.
How do you use flunk in a sentence?
He flunked math, again.
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