bunger

[buhng-er]

noun

Australian.

1. a firecracker.

bunger

/ ˈbʌŋə /

noun

1. slang,  a firework

Word History and Origins

Origin of bunger¹

Perhaps bung ³ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

When Jessica Bunger saw her plan’s monthly premium for 2026, she burst into tears.

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After looking over a notice from her insurer that provided the new rates, “I was sick to my stomach,” said Bunger, a 45-year-old from Fort Myers, Fla., who co-owns a video and photography studio.

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Bunger regularly sees a specialist for an eye condition and may in the future require surgery to avoid blindness.

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Roy Bunger, a 65-year-old Pennsylvanian who attended Mr. Trump’s rally, said before the event that he believed the search of Mr. Trump’s residence was a political ploy.

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“They’re deliberately targeting him and doing anything they can to keep him from running again,” Mr. Bunger said.

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