Meaning of bunch in English

1. Pronunciation

   /bən(t)ʃ/

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1. Verb

   bunch

   Definitions

   1. form into a bunch

   Examples

   • « The frightened children bunched together in the corner of the classroom »
2. 2. gather or cause to gather into a cluster

   Examples

   • « She bunched her fingers into a fist »
   • « The students bunched up at the registration desk »

3. Noun

   bunch

   Etymology

   late Middle English: of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. a grouping of a number of similar things

   Examples

   • « a bunch of trees »
   • « a cluster of admirers »
4. 2. an informal body of friends

   Examples

   • « he still hangs out with the same crowd »
5. 3. any collection in its entirety

   Examples

   • « she bought the whole caboodle »