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bung on

(slang, Australian, transitive) To affect a personality, origin or accent one doesn't have; to pass oneself off as something untrue.

ˈbʌŋ ˈɑn55 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026AUS

(slang, Australian, transitive) To affect a personality, origin or accent one doesn't have; to pass oneself off as something untrue.

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#2·Apr 26, 2026AUS

(slang, Australian, transitive) To put on clothing or a wig.

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#3·Apr 26, 2026AUS

(slang, Australian, transitive) To perform or do; to put on a show.

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Bung on means: To perform or do; to put on a show.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

bung on means: To perform or do; to put on a show.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • It was one of those-we've just come off tour and have to make a record so what shit covers can we bung on it?

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