bung

/bəŋ/
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Other forms: bunged; bungs; bunging

Definitions of bung
  1. noun
    a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask
    synonyms: spile
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    type of:
    plug, stopper, stopple
    blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
  2. verb
    close with a cork or stopper
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    type of:
    close, shut
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  3. verb
    give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
    synonyms: fee, tip
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    type of:
    gift, give, present
    give as a present; make a gift of
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