bunger

[ buhng-er ]

noun

, Australian.

1. a firecracker.

bunger

/ ˈbʌŋə /

noun

1. slang.
   a firework

Word History and Origins

Origin of bunger¹

Perhaps bung ³ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Roy Bunger, a 65-year-old Pennsylvanian who attended Mr. Trump’s rally, said before the event that he believed the search of Mr. Trump’s residence was a political ploy.

From New York Times

“They’re deliberately targeting him and doing anything they can to keep him from running again,” Mr. Bunger said.

From New York Times

Jake Bunger, a 27-year-old self-employed talent booker in New York City, has been using FaceTime to alleviate his anxiety about dating since taking a break for 14 months.

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But now that most pandemic restrictions have lifted in New York City, Mr. Bunger has put video dating aside, and recently connected with someone in person.

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As for physical intimacy, Mr. Bunger isn’t holding back, so long as his partner is also vaccinated.

From New York Times