bunking

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of sleeping in a bunk bed or a group of people sleeping in a shared space, often in a cramped or uncomfortable manner.

  - "During summer camp, the children would bunk together in one large cabin."
  - "The sailors on the ship were required to bunk three to a room."

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Variants

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bunk , bunked , bunking , bunks , bunk off , bunked off , bunking off , bunks off

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to cram' or 'to stuff' in the late 19th century. Derived from the Old English word 'buncian' which means 'to cram'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bunk' is also used to refer to a small compartment or storage area.

2. In the 1960s, bunk beds became popular in American homes due to a post-WWII housing shortage.

3. The term 'bunker' is derived from the same Old English root as 'bunking'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bunk bed: A type of bed with two tiers, allowing multiple people to sleep in the same space.

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Culture

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Bunking has been a common practice in various settings such as military barracks, dormitories, and camps. It is often associated with a sense of camaraderie and community.

How to Memorize "bunking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowded dormitory room with bunk beds stacked high, and people sleeping in them.
   - Visualize yourself climbing up a ladder to the top bunk.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bunking' with the image of a group of people sleeping together in a small space.
   - Think of the word 'community' when you hear the word 'bunking'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BUNK' to remember the meaning: 'Bedding Under Neighbors's Knees'.

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