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flunk | flunkee |

As a verb flunk

is (us|ambitransitive) of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.

As a noun flunkee is

(us) one who flunks an academic course.

flunk

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • (US, ambitransitive) Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.
    • He flunked math, again.
  • (US) Of a teacher, to deny a student a passing grade.
    • Unsatisfied with Fred's progress, the teacher flunked him.
  • (US, dated, informal) To shirk (a task or duty).
  • To back out through fear.

    • See also

    * flunk out English ergative verbs

    flunkee

    English

    Alternative forms

    * flunkey * flunky

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US) One who flunks an academic course.

    • Synonyms

    * flunker