Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flunker
noun
/ˈflʌŋkər/
Definition
A person who fails an examination or a course, often due to lack of preparation or effort.
Examples
- After not studying for the final exam, he became a flunker.
- Her grades slipped so much that she joked about being a flunker.
- The teacher helped flunkers catch up on their studies.
Meaning
Flunker refers to someone who does not succeed in achieving the necessary scores or grades required to pass a test or class. This term is often used in informal contexts.
Synonyms
- failure
- loser
- underachiever
