bunkie

[ buhng-kee ]

/ ˈbʌŋ ki /

bunkmate.

Origin of bunkie

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; bunk¹ + -ie

In Bunkie, Eakin also arranged concerts in the local auditorium.

The Woman Who Saved Solomon |Guy Walters |October 20, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
A similar dwelling, “The Bunkie”, meant to serve as a guesthouse or office, recently started taking orders.

AbleNook designers offer alternative to disaster-relief tents and trailers |Nina Strochlic |August 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
But I've simply got to talk a bit with you, bunkie, my head is so full of it all.

Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants |H. Irving Hancock
Modestly Sam shifted the limelight so that it fell upon his bunkie.

The Boy Scout and Other Stories for Boys |Richard Harding Davis

On the previous night he had unburdened himself to his bunkie in a bitter denunciation against the Service.

The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling |Josephine Chase
The man I want for a “bunkie” is the one who can be comfortable while the best of them are roughing it.

Notes of a War Correspondent |Richard Harding Davis
For this purpose I provided myself with a small hatchet, and to even up loads my bunkie carried a frying pan for our use.

Ten years in the ranks, U.S. army |Augustus Meyers