English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Perhaps from a nasalised variant of Scots begeck (to deceive, disappoint), equivalent to be- +‎ geck.

Verb edit

begunk (third-person singular simple present begunks, present participle begunking, simple past and past participle begunked)

  1. (transitive, dialectal, chiefly Scotland) To befool; deceive; balk; jilt.

Noun edit

begunk (plural begunks)

  1. (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) An illusion; trick; cheat.