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flunk Listen to audio/ˈflʌŋk/ verb
flunks; flunked; flunk·ing
US, informal 1 : to get a failing grade in (something, such as an examination or course) : fail [+ obj] If I flunk this class, I have to take it over again. flunk a test [no obj] If I flunk, I have to take this class over again.
2 [+ obj] : to give a failing grade to (someone) : fail
The teacher had to flunk two students.
flunk out
[phrasal verb] US, informal : to be required to leave a school because you have failed your courses
He tried going to college, but he flunked out after one year.often + of He flunked out of college.

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