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General Slang
the bunker
thuh BUNK-er · noun · slang
The back room where residents sign out and vent.
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Definitions
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Slang for the workroom or handoff area where medical residents hand over patients and speak candidly, often in slang.
“Meet me in the bunker for sign-out.”
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the bunker In A Sentence
Meet me in the bunker for sign-out.
Origin & Usage
Borrowed from military terminology for a reinforced shelter.
People Also Ask
What does 'the bunker' mean in a hospital?
It is slang for the back workroom or handoff area where residents sign out patients to one another and can speak candidly, often in slang.
Why is it called the bunker?
The name borrows military terminology for a reinforced shelter, reflecting how it is a private, protected space away from patients and the public.
Is 'the bunker' a rude term?
No, it is casual workplace slang, not offensive.
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