FLUNKS

Verb

flunks

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flunk

Source: Wiktionary


FLUNK

Flunk, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Flunked; p. pr. & vb. n. Flunking.] Etym: [Cf. Funk.]

Definition: To fail, as on a lesson; to back out, as from an undertaking, through fear.

Flunk, v. t.

Definition: To fail in; to shirk, as a task or duty. [Colloq. U.S.]

Flunk, n.

Definition: A failure or backing out; specifically (College cant),

Definition: a total failure in a recitation. [U.S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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