Bung up

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verb

To block or seal something often so that nothing can pass through it.

The sink got bunged up with food debris.
Visual representation of "bung up" - To block or seal something often so that nothing can pass through it

Often appears as...

  • bung up a hole
  • bung up a drain

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Informal

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Physical Objects

Used for tangible things that can physically be blocked or sealed.

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I need to bung up the holes in the wall to stop the draft.
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No Passage

Implies that after being bunged up, nothing can get through, like light, water, or air.

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Make sure to bung up the bottle completely to avoid any leaks.
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Temporary Fix

Often a makeshift or temporary solution to stop something from flowing or leaking.

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Just bung up the crack for now; we'll call a plumber tomorrow.
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