bung Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask
    spile.
  2. verb give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
    fee; tip.
    • Remember to tip the waiter
    • fee the steward
  3. verb close with a cork or stopper

WordNet

Bung noun
Etymology
Cf. W. bwng orfice, bunghole, Ir. buinne tap, spout, OGael. buine.
Definitions
  1. The large stopper of the orifice in the bilge of a cask.
  2. The orifice in the bilge of a cask through which it is filled; bunghole.
  3. A sharper or pickpocket. Obs. & Low
    You filthy bung, away. Shak.
Bung transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Bunged present participle & verbal noun Bunging
Definitions
  1. To stop, as the orifice in the bilge of a cask, with a bung; to close; -- with up.
    He had bunged up his mouth that he should not have spoken these three years. Shelton (Trans. Don Quixote).

Webster 1913