Bunk

v.

Heard in Cork

To intentionally absent oneself from school or another duty without permission; to play truant.

In use

D'ya wanna bunk school tomorrow and head to the cinema instead?

Posh English

Do you wish to absent yourself from your studies tomorrow and accompany me to the cinematograph instead?

  • MitchTo play truant from school or bunk off class.
  • DuckTo take time off school without permission; to play truant.
  • BonkTo play truant or be absent from something pressing or compulsory. Also: To use public…
  • Mitchin'Playing truant; absent without leave.
  • Blue schoolReform school, a place bold Waterford kids were threatened with.
  • The ran tanTo bunk off school or go on a prolonged drinking bender.