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Definition of "flunk" []

  • To fail, especially in a course or an examination. (verb-intransitive)
  • To fail (an examination or course). (verb-transitive)
  • To give a failing grade to. (verb-transitive)
  • The act or an instance of flunking. (noun)
  • A failing grade. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "flunk" in a sentence
  • "And so we, lowly flunk from the salt mines, introduced our boss's boss (and others) to Mr Sinha."
  • "a "greasy grind" -- and yet fail of prominence; and one could fail to pass -- "flunk" -- and yet climb to the pinnacle of prominence."
  • "Or if you like the cool, dispassionate analysis, I'd recommend the Union of Concerned Scientists or the well-respected journalist Eric Pooley's take on how the authors -- who he says are friends of his -- "flunk" the science."