bunk up
B2 informal separable both
In simple words
To help someone climb by lifting them, or to slide over to make space.
Literal meaning: To push or bounce someone upward.
Meanings
1 B2 informal
(British informal) To help someone climb over an obstacle by letting them step on your hands or by lifting them.
"Can you bunk me up over the wall? I can't reach the top."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 informal
(British informal) To move along or make room for another person to sit.
"Bunk up a bit — there's room for one more on this bench."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily British English. 'Give someone a bunk up' is a very common fixed expression. Can also be used on its own. The 'make room' sense is slightly less common than the 'boost over a wall' sense.
Commonly used with
wall fence seat bench train bus
Forms
Base
bunk up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bunks up
he/she/it
Past simple
bunked up
yesterday
Past participle
bunked up
have + pp
-ing form
bunking up
continuous
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