flunk

Definitions

1. 1.To fail, as on a lesson; to back out, as from an undertaking, through fear.
2. 2.To fail in; to shirk, as a task or duty. [Colloq. U.S.]
3. 3.A failure or backing out; specifically (College cant), a total failure in a recitation. [U.S.]

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is to fail, as on a lesson; to back out, as from an undertaking, through fear called?
• What is to fail in; to shirk, as a task or duty. [Colloq. U.S.] called?
• What is a failure or backing out; specifically (College cant), a total failure in a recitation. [U.S.] called?