Flunk, v. t. To fail in; to shirk, as a task or duty. [Colloq. U.S.]

Flunk, n. A failure or backing out; specifically (College cant), a

total failure in a recitation. [U.S.]

Flun"ky (fl"k), n.; pl. Flunkies (- kz). [Prob. fr. or akin to flank.]

[Written also flunkey.] 1. A contemptuous name for a liveried servant

or a footman.