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flunk - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'flunk' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Flunk [ n.]
- A failure or backing out
- a total failure in a recitation.
2 . Flunk [ v. i.]
- To fail, as on a lesson; to back out, as from an undertaking, through fear.
3 . Flunk [ v. t.]
- To fail in; to shirk, as a task or duty.

Meaning of 'flunk' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . flunk [ n]
Meaning (1):
- failure to reach a minimum required performance
Example in sentence:
  • he got two flunks on his report;
  • his failing the course led to his disqualification
2 . flunk [ v]
Meaning (2):
- fail to get a passing grade
Example in sentence:
  • Did I fail the test?;
  • She studied hard but failed nevertheless