Hypertext Webster Gateway: "flunk"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Flunk \Flunk\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Flunked}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Flunking}.] [Cf. {Funk}.]
To fail, as on a lesson; to back out, as from an undertaking,
through fear.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Flunk \Flunk\, v. t.
To fail in; to shirk, as a task or duty. [Colloq. U.S.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Flunk \Flunk\, n.
A failure or backing out; specifically (College cant), a
total failure in a recitation. [U.S.]
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
flunk
v : fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed
nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?" [syn: {fail}, {bomb},
{flush it}] [ant: {pass}]
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