bungnoun [ C ]
uk/bʌŋ/us/bʌŋ/UK informalbung noun [ C ] (CLOSING DEVICE)
usually US stopper a round piece of rubber, wood, etc. that is used to close the hole in a container
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Lids, covers and stoppers
- bezel
- bottle cap
- bottle top
- cap
- cork
- cosy
- cowl
- crystal
- fascia
- flap
- hood
- nozzle
- pen lid
- piano lid
- plug
- pull-tab
- resealable
- stopper
- tab
- tea cosy
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bung noun [ C ] (MONEY)
a payment made to someone to persuade them to do something, usually something dishonest:
Of course both the politicians denied taking bungs.
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Payment methods
- ATM card
- baksheesh
- bank card
- bill
- blank cheque
- cash
- cash card
- cashpoint card
- certified cheque
- giro
- gratuity
- hard cash
- hush money
- per annum
- piece
- smart card
- standing order
- sweetener
- traveller's cheque
- voucher
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bungverb [ T + adv/prep ]
uk/bʌŋ/us/bʌŋ/UK informalto put something somewhere in a careless way:
"Where shall I put my coat?" "Oh, bung it anywhere."
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Placing and positioning an object
- -based
- appose
- change sth around
- clap
- consign
- consign sb/sth to sth
- fit
- manoeuvre
- perch
- pop
- position
- sandwich sb/sth between sb/sth
- sandwich sth together
- set sb down
- set sth down
- shelve
- shove
- stand
- stuff
- whack
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Phrasal verb(s)
bung sth up