/bunch/ , n.
1. a connected group; cluster: a bunch of grapes.
2. a group of things: a bunch of papers.
3. Informal. a group of people: They're a fine bunch of students.
4. a knob; lump; protuberance.
v.t.
5. to group together; make a bunch of.
v.i.
6. to gather into a cluster; gather together.
7. (of fabric or clothing) to gather into folds (often fol. by up ).
[ 1275-1325; ME bunche; of uncert. orig. ]
Syn. 1, 2. lot, batch. See bundle .