Definition

South-East Asian slang for someone who takes genuine pride in their work and executes it excellently—the employee every boss wants and can't afford to lose.

Example Usage

James is such a bunds, always going the extra mile on his projects.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bunds&defid=12680663)

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