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to flunk
01
to fail in reaching the required standard to succeed in a test, course of study, etc.
Transitive: to flunk a test or course of study
Examples
Despite studying hard, he unfortunately flunked the math exam.
If students do n't complete their assignments, they may flunk the course.
02
to make someone fail an exam, course, etc. by giving them a very low grade
Transitive: to flunk sb
Examples
He missed too many classes, so the professor flunked him.
Because of his plagiarism, the teacher had to flunk him for the semester.
Flunk
01
a failure to meet the minimum standard or requirement, especially in an exam or course
Examples
Receiving a flunk in the final exam meant he had to retake the course.
Her first flunk in chemistry motivated her to study harder.
