# bung

/ˈbəŋ/ (US) · /bˈʌŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bung
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

to throw or put something somewhere quickly, without much care. You use it for easy, casual actions, like putting clothes in a bag.

For teachers: to place or throw something somewhere quickly and without much care. Often combined with particles such as 'in', 'on', or 'up' to show direction.

## Examples

- I bung my keys on the table when I get home.
- He bunged his wet clothes in a bag and promised to wash them later.
- After a long shift, she bunged the leftovers in the oven, too tired to cook anything fresh for dinner.

## Synonyms

chuck, toss, stick, pop

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and takes a direct object, often followed by 'in', 'on', 'up' or 'over'.

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