I. ˈfləŋk verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: perhaps blend of flinch and funk
intransitive verb
1. : to fail especially in a recitation or examination
2. : to back out (as from an undertaking) through fear
transitive verb
1. : to fail or dismiss (a student) for deficiency or incompetence
the professor flunked him out after the midyear examination
2. : fail
flunked history
expected to flunk his chemistry examination
• flunk·er -kə(r) noun -s
II. noun
( -s )
: an instance of a failure ; specifically : a failure in a recitation or examination