bunged

My nose is bunged up from a cold.

Definition

1. Adjective (primarily British informal):
   • Blocked or stopped up: "bunged" describes something that is obstructed, clogged, or sealed shut, often used in the phrase "bunged up."
   • Swollen or congested: Refers to a part of the body (like the nose or eyes) that is swollen, blocked, or stuck due to fluid, mucus, or discharge.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • I have a bunged nose because of my cold. (My nasal passage is blocked by mucus.)
  • Her eyes were bunged from crying all night. (Her eyes were swollen and stuck shut from tears.)
  • The pipe is bunged with old grease. (The pipe is completely clogged.)

Advanced Usage

• "bunged up": The most common phrasal form; used to describe a state of being blocked or congested.
  • My head feels bunged up from the allergy. (My sinuses are congested.)
  • The drain is bunged up with leaves. (The drain is obstructed by leaves.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bung (noun): A stopper or plug for a container (e.g., a barrel).
  • The bung was tightly sealed. (The stopper was secure.)
• Bung (verb): To block or close with a stopper; also slang for throwing or putting something carelessly.
  • He bunged the money into the drawer. (He threw the money in carelessly.)

Synonyms

• Blocked: obstructed or clogged.
• Stopped up: sealed or filled so that nothing can pass.
• Clogged: filled with an obstruction.
• Congested: (for body parts) overfilled with fluid or blood.

Phrasal Verbs

• Bung up: To block or close tightly; often used in the passive voice.
  • The sink is bunged up with food scraps. (The sink is clogged.)
  • My ears are bunged up after the flight. (My ears feel blocked due to pressure.)

Related Idioms

• "Bunged up like a drum": Describes something tightly sealed or completely blocked.
  • The old barrel was bunged up like a drum. (The barrel was perfectly sealed.)