O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dun

/dʌn/ noun, verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does dun mean?

noun, verb

A hill or mound of earth or other material; a small hill. To demand or request payment, especially of a debt, in a firm or authoritative manner.

Example

"The village was built on a small dun overlooking the valley."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for dun

Antonyms of dun

Rhymes with dun

Etymologically related