Do a bunk Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To leave a place suddenly and secretly, often to avoid trouble or without telling anyone. The phrase is informal and mainly used in British English.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly British and informal; not common in American English. Used for situations where someone leaves quickly and secretly. Often implies escaping responsibility or trouble. Common collocations: 'do a bunk from', 'did a bunk when'. Avoid using it in formal writing.

• Spanish: huir de repente - esfumarse - escaparse (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): fugir de repente - cair fora (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): fugir de repente - desaparecer (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 溜走 - 逃跑（非正式）
• Chinese (Traditional): 溜走 - 逃跑（非正式）
• Hindi: फुर्र हो जाना - चुपचाप भाग जाना (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: يفرّ فجأة - يهرب بسرعة (عامية)
• Bengali: সপরিবারে পালানো - হঠাৎ উধাও হওয়া
• Russian: смыться - сбежать тайком
• Japanese: とんずらする - こっそり逃げる
• Vietnamese: chuồn đi - lẻn đi
• Korean: 슬쩍 도망가다 - 잠적하다
• Turkish: sessizce kaçmak - tüymek
• Urdu: چپکے سے بھاگ جانا - رفو چکر ہونا
• Indonesian: kabur - menghilang diam-diam

Example Sentences

The thief did a bunk when he saw the police.

basic

Everyone thought the new manager was here to stay, but he did a bunk after two weeks.

natural

She did a bunk without paying the bill.

basic

After the meeting, Tom did a bunk and nobody could find him.

basic

Looks like Jim did a bunk before the party even started.

natural

I was about to ask for help, but the guy had already done a bunk.

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