flunker


flunk

F0205500 (flŭngk) Informal v. flunked, flunk·ing, flunks v.intr. To fail, especially in a course or an examination.v.tr.1. a. To fail (an examination or course).b. To give a failing grade to (a student).2. To fail (a drug test, as for a performance enhancing substance).n.1. A failure.2. A failing grade.Phrasal Verb: flunk out To expel or be expelled from a school or course because of work that does not meet required standards.
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flunk′er n.

flunker

(ˈflʌŋkə) n1. (Education) a person who flunks an examination2. (Education) an examiner who causes an exam candidate to flunk