Bung up
verb
To block or seal something often so that nothing can pass through it.
The sink got bunged up with food debris.
Often appears as...
- bung up a hole
- bung up a drain
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To injure or damage something.
She bunged up her knee playing soccer.
Often appears as...
- bung up a knee
- bung up an elbow
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To block or seal something often so that nothing can pass through it.
The sink got bunged up with food debris.
Often appears as...
- bung up a hole
- bung up a drain
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To injure or damage something.
She bunged up her knee playing soccer.
Often appears as...
- bung up a knee
- bung up an elbow
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Objects
Used for tangible things that can physically be blocked or sealed.
I need to bung up the holes in the wall to stop the draft.
Pro Tip 2/3No Passage
Implies that after being bunged up, nothing can get through, like light, water, or air.
Make sure to bung up the bottle completely to avoid any leaks.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Fix
Often a makeshift or temporary solution to stop something from flowing or leaking.
Just bung up the crack for now; we'll call a plumber tomorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Objects
Used for tangible things that can physically be blocked or sealed.
I need to bung up the holes in the wall to stop the draft.
Pro Tip 2/3No Passage
Implies that after being bunged up, nothing can get through, like light, water, or air.
Make sure to bung up the bottle completely to avoid any leaks.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Fix
Often a makeshift or temporary solution to stop something from flowing or leaking.
Just bung up the crack for now; we'll call a plumber tomorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Objects
Used for tangible things that can physically be blocked or sealed.
I need to bung up the holes in the wall to stop the draft.
Pro Tip 2/3No Passage
Implies that after being bunged up, nothing can get through, like light, water, or air.
Make sure to bung up the bottle completely to avoid any leaks.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Fix
Often a makeshift or temporary solution to stop something from flowing or leaking.
Just bung up the crack for now; we'll call a plumber tomorrow.
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