Bunky

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of bunkie (“bunkmate”). alt-of, alternative

    "My bunky and I had the idea to sleep on deck that night, even though we knew the Navy boys would chase us below and they did, at 22:00 hours."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Term of familiar address

    "You say you got the Christmas blues? Your best girl is allergic to mistletoe, and all you got in your stocking is a run? Is that what's troubling you, Bunky? Well, cheer up."

Synonyms

All synonyms
aceamigoassociatebedfellowbedmatebuddy

Example

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"My bunky and I had the idea to sleep on deck that night, even though we knew the Navy boys would chase us below and they did, at 22:00 hours."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From bunk + -y.

Etymology 2

From bunkie.

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