Bunk off work

verb

To intentionally not go to work when expected.

Sam decided to bunk off work and spend the day at the beach instead.

Often appears as...

planning to bunk off work
often bunk off work

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To intentionally not go to work when expected.

Sam decided to bunk off work and spend the day at the beach instead.

Often appears as...

planning to bunk off work
often bunk off work

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Casual Usage

The phrase is informal and best used in casual conversation rather than formal situations.

I'm so tired. Think I might bunk off work tomorrow.

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Negative Connotation

'Bunk off work' often implies a lack of responsibility or professionalism when missing work.

He's not sick; he's just bunking off work again.

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Not for Formal Writing

Avoid this phrase in formal writing, job applications, or when speaking with superiors.

I bunked off work yesterday - oops, I probably shouldn't have written that in my report.

Pro Tip 1/3

Casual Usage

The phrase is informal and best used in casual conversation rather than formal situations.

I'm so tired. Think I might bunk off work tomorrow.

Pro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

'Bunk off work' often implies a lack of responsibility or professionalism when missing work.

He's not sick; he's just bunking off work again.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not for Formal Writing

Avoid this phrase in formal writing, job applications, or when speaking with superiors.

I bunked off work yesterday - oops, I probably shouldn't have written that in my report.

Pro Tip 1/3

Casual Usage

The phrase is informal and best used in casual conversation rather than formal situations.

I'm so tired. Think I might bunk off work tomorrow.

Pro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

'Bunk off work' often implies a lack of responsibility or professionalism when missing work.

He's not sick; he's just bunking off work again.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not for Formal Writing

Avoid this phrase in formal writing, job applications, or when speaking with superiors.

I bunked off work yesterday - oops, I probably shouldn't have written that in my report.

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