as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
he's a bit of a mess, but he says he bunged up the other guy in the fight even worse
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Recent Examples of bung up
Yeah, around Hampstead, driving people crazy with the whistle until it was bunged up and stopped by the sound department.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bung up
Verb
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In it, the dog licked its butt, then licked Paul’s lips.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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If pets or livestock have contact with the water, clean the animal with clean water right away and keep them from licking their body, the department advises.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Get aligned and intentional before pounding the keyboard.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not said when troops would enter Gaza City, his country’s forces have continued to pound the area, killing dozens in recent days.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The garden is located in a large area in the middle of the hotel's main gardens, but still hidden.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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President Trump on Friday lashed out at the official who oversees government employment reports after its regular monthly report showed the job market softening significantly this summer in a possible warning sign of an impending recession.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The president also lashed out on social media against Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, urging the Senate Judiciary Committee chair to ditch a longstanding confirmation practice to expedite the process.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The story of Doug Driscoll, the man who punched out Dana, will not continue.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Maton began the inning by punching out Braves leadoff hitter Alex Verdugo.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The set disappeared in a flash, against an opponent who had beaten her in straight sets in their previous meeting in Washington, D.C.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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But with the growth, skill, and beat selection on he and Fortes’ project, the trajectory should only be going up.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some places in Milwaukee received over a foot of rain, NWS says David Clarey Two-day rain totals in and near Milwaukee reached over 12 inches in several locations, as a weekend storm battered the area and led to historic flooding.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Hand battered chicken tenders with pickles, Tanker sauce and Frites Street steak fries.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The girl was allegedly burned with hot water, beaten and whipped, according to the outlets, citing probable cause documents from local police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s even before his lighthouse keeper character whips out a delightfully goofy Scottish accent or a series of minimal but masterful props.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Bung up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bung%20up. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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