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flunk

/flʌŋk/ verb · British & US
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What does flunk mean?

verb

to fail or be unsuccessful in an examination or test, or to fail to meet a requirement or standard. To fail or be rejected, especially in a school or college.

Example

"The student flunked the math test and had to retake it."

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