noun Street Slang

bunkie

BUNK-ee · noun · slang

A cellmate or bunk-mate.

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Definitions

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The person sharing an inmate's cell or bunk; synonymous with cellie.

“His bunkie kept the cell spotless.”
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bunkie In A Sentence

His bunkie kept the cell spotless.

Origin & Usage

From 'bunk' plus the -ie diminutive.

Variants bunkybunkee

People Also Ask

What is a bunkie?

A bunkie is the person who shares your cell or bunk in prison, essentially the same as a cellmate.

Is bunkie the same as cellie?

Yes, the two are synonymous. Both refer to the inmate you share close living quarters with, and they are used interchangeably.

Where does the word bunkie come from?

It comes from 'bunk,' the sleeping berth, with the informal -ie ending added, the same way 'cellie' comes from 'cellmate.'

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