| Flunk | v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Flunked p. pr. & vb. n. Flunking. ] [ Cf. Funk. ] To fail, as on a lesson; to back out, as from an undertaking, through fear. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Flunk | v. t. 1. To fail in; to fail to pass (a test, examination, or course of study). [ Colloq. U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster +PJC ] 2. To shirk, as a task or duty. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Flunk | n. A failure or backing out; specifically (College cant), a total failure in a recitation. [ U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
| flunk out | v. i. to be dismissed (from a school or course of study) due to failure to perform up to the minimum standard.
Syn. -- fail out; wash out. [ PJC ] |
| Flunky | n.; pl. Flunkies [ Prob. fr. or akin to flank. ] [ Written also flunkey. ] 1. A contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and unwary jobber. [ Cant, U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Flunkydom | n. The place or region of flunkies. C. Kingsley. [ 1913 Webster ] |
