English Explanatory Dictionary

flunk out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To fail to finish school, or a given subject, program or course, due to academic shortcomings; i.e., to have too many flunking or failing grades (marks).
  2. (of an educator or institution) To impose failing grades on (a student), often requiring a retaking of the course or academic year.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

flunk out flunks out flunking out flunked out

Related words

drop out
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