begunk

English

Alternative forms

• begink

Etymology

Perhaps from a nasalised variant of Scots begeck (“to deceive, disappoint”), equivalent to be- +‎ geck.

Verb

begunk (third-person singular simple present begunks, present participle begunking, simple past and past participle begunked)

1. (transitive, dialectal, chiefly Scotland) To befool; deceive; balk; jilt.

Noun

begunk (plural begunks)

1. (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) An illusion; trick; cheat.