NYT Dictionary
FLUNK
/flʌŋk/VerbFLUHNGKGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Alteration of funk, or perhaps a blend of flinch + funk.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
passingpass
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.