dunch
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\ ˈdənch, ˈdu̇nch \
-ed/-ing/-es
Definition of dunch
(Entry 1 of 3)
dialectal, chiefly British
: to nudge or bump especially with the elbow
dunch
noun\ ˈdənch \
plural -es
dunch
adjective\ ˈdənch, ˈdu̇nch \
Definition of dunch (Entry 3 of 3)
2 dialectal, England : slow in recognition or comprehension
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