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bunkie

American  
[buhng-kee] / ˈbʌŋ ki /

noun

Slang.
  1. bunkmate.


Etymology

Origin of bunkie

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

Example Sentences

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I wondered if my bunkie really was innocent.

From Slate • May 2, 2024

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

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2018

"But I've simply got to talk a bit with you, bunkie, my head is so full of it all."

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

We had reached camp, and were pitching tents, when I heard his bunkie demanding his whereabouts.

From At Plattsburg by French, Allen