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flunk
[fluhngk]
verb (used without object)
to fail in a course or examination.
verb (used with object)
to fail to get a passing mark in.
to flunk math.
to give a failing grade to; remove (a student) as unqualified from a school or course.
noun
a failure, as in a course or examination.
verb phrase
to fail and be unable to continue in.
He flunked out of flight school.
flunk
/ ڱʌŋ /
verb
to fail or cause to fail to reach the required standard in (an examination, course, etc)
to be dismissed from a school or college through failure in examinations
noun
a low grade below the pass standard
Other Word Forms
- unflunked adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of flunk1
Example Sentences
Without music education, Jordan said, “I wouldn’t be here. I wouldn’t have the goals that I have. I maybe would have flunked out.”
Her night terrors are causing her to flunk out of college, and her roommate demands that she go home and get some answers so that she can get some sleep.
Some states have already flunked, but unfortunately they may not be the last to bring this ancient atrocity back to life.
It’s saying, “Oh, yay, I get to flunk another math test this week,” when what you mean is that you are freaked out about your consistently terrible grades in math class.
He won admission to MIT, but flunked out due to a lack of social or medical support.
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