bunk off
B1 informal inseparable both
In simple words
To skip school or work when you're supposed to be there.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
To leave or stay away from school without permission.
"Half the class bunked off on the last day before summer to go to the park."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To leave or avoid work without permission or a valid reason.
"He bunked off early on Friday afternoon, telling his boss he had a dentist appointment."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common in British English, especially among younger speakers. Primarily associated with skipping school but can apply to work. Slightly mischievous in tone but not strongly negative.
Commonly used with
school lessons work class afternoon last period
Forms
Base
bunk off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bunks off
he/she/it
Past simple
bunked off
yesterday
Past participle
bunked off
have + pp
-ing form
bunking off
continuous
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