Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bunghole
noun
/ˈbʌŋˌhoʊl/
Definition
The opening in a barrel, cask, or keg that is used for filling and emptying its contents.
Examples
- The brewer filled the barrel through the bunghole.
- They used a cork to seal the bunghole after the fermentation process.
- In a humorous context, some might joke about bungholes in a different light.
Meaning
In a broader, informal context, ‘bunghole’ can also refer to the anus, though this usage is less common.
Synonyms
- opening
- hole
