Flunks Meaning in English
word · lemma: flunk
Definition
To fail to pass a test, class, or course, especially in school or college.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and US English; mostly used about academic situations. Common patterns: 'flunk a test', 'flunk out (of school)'. Less formal than 'fail'. Rarely used outside education.
Spanish: suspende - repruebaPortuguese (BR): reprovaPortuguese (PT): chumbaChinese (Simplified): 不及格Chinese (Traditional): 不及格Hindi: असफल हो जाता हैArabic: يرسبBengali: ফেইল করে - ফেল করেRussian: заваливать - не сдать (экзамен)Japanese: 落第する - 単位を落とすVietnamese: trượt - bị đánh trượtKorean: 낙제하다 - 떨어지다Turkish: sınavdan kalmak - dersten kalmakUrdu: فیل ہونا - ناکام ہوناIndonesian: gagal - tidak lulus
Example Sentences
She always worries she will flunk her exams.
basic
Tom flunks every history quiz.
basic
If you flunk out of college, you'll need to find a job.
natural
He always flunks when he doesn’t study.
natural
Don’t worry if someone flunks—everyone has bad days sometimes.
natural
If he flunks math, he will have to repeat the class.
basic