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Etymology of the English word flunk

the English word flunk
derived from the English word flinch
derived from the French word flenchir
derived from the English word funk

Date

The earliest known usage of flunk in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

flunkout, flunked, flunking

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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