1. A stopper for a hole: This is the most common meaning of "bung". It refers to a plug or stopper used to close a hole in a barrel, cask, or other container.
2. To plug a hole: This is the verb form of the noun "bung." It means to close a hole with a bung or other object.
3. A clumsy or foolish person: This meaning is more informal and slangy. It implies someone who is awkward or inept.
4. A blow or hit: This meaning is also informal and mainly used in British English. It refers to a forceful impact or strike, often to the head.
5. To hit something forcefully: This is the verb form of the noun "bung" in the sense of a blow.
Examples:
* "The winemaker used a cork bung to seal the barrel." (meaning 1)
* "We had to bung the hole in the boat before it sank." (meaning 2)
* "Don't be such a bung!" (meaning 3)
* "He got a bung on the head during the fight." (meaning 4)
* "He bunged the ball right into the net." (meaning 5)
It's important to consider the context of the sentence to determine which meaning of "bung" is intended.