Bung — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbəŋ/

Meaning & Definition of Bung

Bung (noun)

  1. the stopper especially in the bunghole of a cask; also, bunghole
  2. the cecum or anus especially of a slaughtered animal

Bung (verb)

  1. to plug with or as if with a bung
  2. throw

Bung (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to close up so that no empty spaces remain

    "we had bunged up the moving van so much that we couldn't have possibly squeezed in one more thing"

    similar: block, dam, fill, pack, plug, stop, stuff
    related: choke, clog, close (off), clot, congest, jam, obstruct, occlude, caulk, chink, seal, repack, restuff
    near: excavate, hollow (out), scoop (out), shovel

Related Entry: Bung up (verb)

Bung up is a different word from Bung. The synonyms below are for bung up, not for bung.

  1. to strike repeatedly

    "he's a bit of a mess, but he says he bunged up the other guy in the fight even worse"

    similar: bash, baste, bat, batter, beat, belabor, belt, birch, bludgeon, buffet, club, curry, do, drub, fib (British), flog, hammer, hide, lace, lambaste, lash, lather, lick, maul, mess (up), paddle, pelt, pommel, pound, pummel, punch out, rough (up), slate, slog, switch, tan, thrash, thresh, thump, tromp, wallop, whale, whip, whop, whup, work over, beat up on
    related: assail, assault, attack, beset, box, bust, chop, clobber, clout, crack, cudgel, cuff, descend (on or upon), hit, jump (on), knock, lam, lay on, paste, pounce (on or upon), punch, raid, rush, slam, slap, smack, smash, sock, spank, storm, swat, swipe, thwack, whack, wham, whomp, blackjack, cane, cowhide, flagellate, fustigate, horsewhip, leather, pistol-whip, rawhide, scourge, strap, gore, lacerate, wound, maim, mangle, mutilate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bung

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bung:

block, dam, fill, pack, plug, stop, stuff

Related Words for Bung

choke, clog, close (off), clot, congest, jam, obstruct, occlude, caulk, chink, seal, repack, restuff

Near Antonyms of Bung

excavate, hollow (out), scoop (out), shovel

Word Forms of Bung

Inflections: bunged, bunging, bungs

Origin & Etymology of Bung

Middle English, from Middle Dutch bonne, bonghe

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Bung

bung up

Frequently Asked Questions about Bung

What does "Bung" mean?

"Bung" means the stopper especially in the bunghole of a cask; also, bunghole. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the stopper especially in the bunghole of a cask; also, bunghole.

What is another word for "Bung"?

Other words for "Bung" include block, dam, fill, pack, plug, stop and stuff. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bung" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bung"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bung". Common alternatives include block, dam, fill, pack, plug, stop and stuff.

How do you use "Bung" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bung" in a sentence: "we had bunged up the moving van so much that we couldn't have possibly squeezed in one more thing".

Is "Bung" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bung" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bung"?

"Bung" is pronounced /ˈbəŋ/.

What is the origin of the word "Bung"?

"Bung" comes from Middle English, from Middle Dutch bonne, bonghe. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Bung" meaning "to close up so that no empty spaces remain"?

When "Bung" (verb) means to close up so that no empty spaces remain, synonyms include block, dam, fill, pack, plug and stop.