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Verb flunk has 1 sense
- fail, flunk, bomb, flush it - fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?"
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Flunking
Definition
Flunking refers to the act of failing a test, exam, or course. It is the opposite of passing and indicates a lack of sufficient understanding or mastery of the subject matter.
Parts of Speech
Senses
Verb: flunk
- To fail a test or exam due to insufficient understanding or performance.
- To dismiss or expel a student from an educational institution due to poor academic performance.
- To perform poorly or fail to meet expectations in a particular activity or task.
Noun: flunk
- A failure in an exam or course.
- A student who has failed to meet the required standards in their academic performance.
- A disappointing or unsuccessful outcome or performance in a given situation.
Examples
Verb: flunk
- Despite studying all night, I'm afraid I might flunk the calculus test tomorrow.
- If you don't start studying seriously, you will flunk the class.
- John flunked the driver's test for the third time this month.
Noun: flunk
- Sarah was devastated when she received her flunk on the final exam.
- The professor offered extra support to the flunks in order to help them improve their grades.
- The team's flunk in the championship game was a disappointment to their fans.
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