bunch bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/

noun

1. () A grouping of a number of similar things  ( clustering , bunch , clump , cluster )
   a grouping of a number of similar things
    A bunch of trees
   a bunch of trees
    A cluster of admirers
   a cluster of admirers
   
   
2. () An informal body of friends  ( crew , crowd , gang , bunch )
   an informal body of friends
    He still hangs out with the same crowd
   he still hangs out with the same crowd
   
3. () Any collection in its entirety  ( caboodle [Informal] , bunch , lot )
   any collection in its entirety
    She bought the whole caboodle
   she bought the whole caboodle
   

verb

1. () Form into a bunch  ( bunch together , bunch up , bunch )
   form into a bunch
    The frightened children bunched together in the corner of the classroom
   The frightened children bunched together in the corner of the classroom
   
2. () Gather or cause to gather into a cluster  ( bundle , clump , bunch , cluster )
   gather or cause to gather into a cluster
    She bunched her fingers into a fist
   She bunched her fingers into a fist