"Bunky" meaning in English

See Bunky in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From bunkie. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bunky
  1. Term of familiar address
    Sense id: en-Bunky-en-name-g-yAWbTQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "1989 December 25, “Grin, Bunky Your Holiday Ain't so Bad”, in Miami Herald:",
          "text": "You say you got the Christmas blues? Your best girl is allergic to mistletoe, and all you got in your stocking is a run? Is that what's troubling you, Bunky? Well, cheer up.",
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