Do a bunk

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verb

To leave somewhere quickly without telling anyone in order to avoid something.

When he saw the police coming, he did a bunk.
Visual representation of "do a bunk" - To leave somewhere quickly without telling anyone in order to avoid something.

Often appears as...

  • do a bunk from work
  • do a bunk from school

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Informal Speech

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

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After messing up the orders, the new waiter decided to do a bunk.
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UK Usage

Mostly used in the UK, English speakers from other regions might not be familiar with it.

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She planned to do a bunk after her gig in London.
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Negative Connotation

Implies avoidance of responsibility or escape from a tricky situation.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The night before the exam, he did a bunk from his study group.
Visual representation of the word "Do a bunk"

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