Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
bunchy |
adjective |
Swelling out in bunches., Growing in bunches, or resembling a bunch; having tufts; as, the bird’s bunchy tail., Yielding irregularly; sometimes rich, sometimes poor; as, a bunchy mine. |
bunkum |
noun |
Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show., See Buncombe. |
bunder |
noun |
A boat or raft used in the East Indies in the landing of passengers and goods. |
bundle |
noun |
A number of things bound together, as by a cord or envelope, into a mass or package convenient for handling or conveyance; a loose package; a roll; as, a bundle of straw or of paper; a bundle of old clothes., To tie or bind in a bundle or roll., To send off abruptly or without ceremony., To prepare for departure; to set off in a hurry or without ceremony., To sleep on the same bed without undressing; — applied to the custom of a man and woman, especially lovers, thus sleeping. |
bunged |
imp. & past participle |
of Bung |
bungle |
verb i. |
To act or work in a clumsy, awkward manner., To make or mend clumsily; to manage awkwardly; to botch; — sometimes with up., A clumsy or awkward performance; a botch; a gross blunder. |
bunion |
noun |
Same as Bunyon., An enlargement and inflammation of a small membranous sac (one of the bursae muscosae), usually occurring on the first joint of the great toe. |
bunked |
imp. & past participle |
of Bunk |
bunker |
noun |
A sort of chest or box, as in a window, the lid of which serves for a seat., A large bin or similar receptacle; as, a coal bunker. |
bunter |
noun |
A woman who picks up rags in the streets; hence, a low, vulgar woman. |
bunyon |
noun |
Alt. of Bunion |