Bung

/bʌŋ/ noun, verb

A stopper that seals a hole or opening (like in a barrel); also British slang meaning to throw something carelessly.

From Dutch 'bonghe' or similar, possibly of Scandinavian origin, originally referring to barrel plugs; the slang meaning (throw) developed in 20th century British English.

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