Bunch-of-Fives, the hand, or fist.
Bundle, “to BUNDLE a person off,” i.e., to pack him off, send him flying.
Bundling, men and women sleeping together, where the divisions of the house will not permit of better or more decent accommodation, with all their clothes on. Bundling was originally courting done in bed, the lovers being tied or bundled up to prevent undue familiarities. The practice still obtains in some parts of Wales.
Bung, the landlord of a public-house. Much in use among sporting men.
Bung, to give, pass, hand over, drink, or to perform almost any action. BUNG up, to close up, as the eyes.—Pugilistic. “BUNG over the rag,” hand over the money.—Old, used by Beaumont and Fletcher, and Shakspeare. Also, to deceive one by a lie, to [CRAM], which see.
Bunk, to decamp. “Bunk it!” i.e., be off.
Bunker, beer.
Bunkum, an American importation, denoting false sentiments in speaking, pretended enthusiasm, &c. The expression arose from a speech made by a North Carolina senator named Buncombe.
Bunter, a prostitute, a street-walking female thief.