Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bunk-off

phrasal verb
/bʌŋk ɔːf/
Definition
to absent oneself from work or school without permission
Examples
  • She decided to bunk off school and go to the beach instead.
  • He’s been bunking off work all week to catch up on his favorite TV shows.
  • Roger had a terrible excuse for bunking off yesterday’s meeting.
Meaning
To skip or avoid work or school, usually for a frivolous reason or simply to take a break.
Synonyms
  • skip
  • play truant
  • miss
  • ditch