flunking

Meanings

• verb

  failing to pass an examination or test

  - "John flunked his math exam."
  - "Sarah was devastated when she flunked her driving test."

• verb

  to perform poorly or fail at something

  - "Mike flunked his presentation."
  - "The team flunked the game."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flunking
sinking , linking , blinking , inking

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Variants

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flunk , flunked , flunker , flunkers , flunking , flunks , flunk out , flunked out , flunking out , flunks out

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to sink', from the Old English word flencan, which meant 'to sink'. The modern meaning of 'to fail' is a figurative usage, as failing an exam is a metaphorical 'sinking' in the sense of not measuring up.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flunking' first appeared in print in the late 1800s.

2. In some schools, students who flunk a class are required to repeat it the following year.

3. In the movie 'Back to School' (1986), Rodney Dangerfield plays a businessman who goes back to high school to help his son. He ends up flunking all of his classes, but manages to pass them by cheating on the final exams.

4. In the video game 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas', the main character can attend school and flunk his classes if he skips too many days or fails to do his homework.

5. The term 'flunky' originally meant a servant or attendant, but has come to be used as a derogatory term for someone who is overly obedient or subservient.

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Related Concepts

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1. failing: The opposite of succeeding or passing.

2. examination: A test or assessment of knowledge or ability.

3. academics: Relating to academic study or scholarship.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'flunking' is often used to refer to failing a test or exam. It is a term that is frequently used in educational settings and is a common source of anxiety and frustration for students. 'Flunking' can also be used more broadly to refer to failing at anything, such as a job interview or a personal goal.

How to Memorize "flunking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a student with a sad face and a red 'F' on their report card.
   - Visualize yourself in a classroom setting, feeling the pressure of an upcoming exam.
   - Imagine the feeling of relief when you finally pass an exam after studying hard.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flunking' with the feeling of disappointment and frustration.
   - Think of the word 'flunking' as a synonym for 'failing'.
   - Associate the word 'flunking' with the sound of a failing grade, such as a 'D' or 'F'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'F.L.U.N.K.' to remember the meaning of 'flunking': 'F' for 'failing', 'L' for 'losing', 'U' for 'underperforming', 'N' for 'not meeting expectations', and 'K' for 'knowledge' or 'skills' that were insufficient.

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