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plunk
verb \ˈpləŋk\
: to pull or hit a string or key on a musical instrument with your fingers especially in a way that makes a brief, somewhat harsh sound
: to hit (someone or something) especially with a ball
: to drop or place (something or someone) in a forceful and often careless way
Full Definition of PLUNK
transitive verb
1
: to pluck or hit so as to produce a quick, hollow, metallic, or harsh sound
2
: to set down suddenly : plump
intransitive verb
1
: to make a plunking sound
2
: to drop abruptly : dive
3
: to come out in favor of someone or something : plump —used with for
— plunk noun
— plunk·er noun
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Variants of PLUNK
plunk or plonk \ˈpläŋk, ˈplȯŋk\
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Origin of PLUNK
imitative
First Known Use: 1805
PLUNK Defined for Kids
plunk
verb \ˈpləŋk\
plunkedplunk·ing
Definition of PLUNK for Kids
1
: to lie or sit down suddenly or heavily
2
: to drop or place heavily or carelessly <She plunked her mug on the table.>
3
: to make a sound on (an instrument) by pulling the strings or keys
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