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bunkie

American

[buhng-kee] / ˈbʌŋ ki /

noun

Slang.

bunkmate.

Etymology

Origin of bunkie

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; bunk ¹ + -ie

Example Sentences

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I thought about my old bunkie, the square with the SBS case, and I wondered about the pecking order part of prison, if other prisoners ostracized and judged Tom like I did my bunkie.

From Slate • May 2, 2024

I wondered if my bunkie really was innocent.

From Slate • May 2, 2024

I would have talked to Vlad the Impaler if he were my bunkie.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2018

"I've heard the news, old bunkie," cried Terry, coming forward as soon as he saw his comrade's eyes open.

From Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants or, Serving Old Glory as Line Officers by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

My bunkie didn't kill any of the Roush clan because they worked for Snaith and McRobert.

From A Man Four-Square by Raine, William MacLeod

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