Bung (Verb)
Meaning 1
Give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The tourists bung the friendly guide a few extra dollars for his exceptional tour of the city.
- She bung the hairdresser for doing a great job on her hair.
- The happy couple bung the bartender for mixing them some unique cocktails.
- If you receive good service, it's customary to bung the server at a restaurant.
- He bung the cab driver for helping him with his luggage.
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Meaning 2
Close with a cork or stopper.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The wine bottle wasbung firmly to preserve its flavor.
- Bungh the barrel to prevent any liquid from spilling out.
- Carefully bungthe opening to avoid any leaks.
- Be sure to bunga cask to prevent rodents from getting in.
- It is essential to bungthe container after adding the syrup to seal the liquid inside.