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Added 9 October 2026

flunk

/flʌŋk/ verb

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Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.
He flunked math, again.
Of a teacher, to deny a student a passing grade.
Unsatisfied with Fred's progress, the teacher flunked him.
To fail any challenge

Origin

Alteration of funk, or perhaps a blend of flinch + funk.

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