DUNS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color

Example: the dun and dreary prairie

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

horse of a dull brownish grey color

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color

Example: she wore dun

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

treat cruelly

Example: The children tormented the stuttering teacher

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

make a dun color

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

cure by salting

Example: dun codfish

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

persistently ask for overdue payment

Example: The grocer dunned his customers every day by telephone

Synonyms

Rag, Bedevil, Dun, Crucify, Torment

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