plural bungs
1
: a piece of wood, rubber, etc., that is used to close or cover a hole in a barrel
2
British, informal
: bribe
thousands of pounds in illegal bungs
bungs; bunged; bunging
British, informal
: to put (something) in or into a place in a quick and careless way
Just bung [=toss] it in the oven for 20 minutes.
Bung [=throw] all the ingredients into the bowl, stir a bit, and it's done.
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“Bung.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/bung. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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