Om klas te mis (To skip class) For example: "Kom ons bunk vandag se klas (Let's skip today's class)"

Where does the slang word Bunk come from?

Bunk is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Bunk?

Bunk can also mean: To skip class (To play truant)

Bunk

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Bunk definition 1

Om klas te mis (To skip class)

"Kom ons bunk vandag se klas (Let's skip today's class)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Bunk definition 2

To skip class (To play truant)

"Let's bunk maths today (Let's skip math class today)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

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