plunk

verb
UK: /plʌŋk/
US: /plʌŋk/

  1. To make a short, low sound like a string being pulled and released.

    1. I could plunk the guitar.
    2. She could plunk out a tune on the old piano, creating a cheerful atmosphere.

  2. To put something down heavily and carelessly.

    1. He plunked the bag on the table.
    2. She plunked herself down in the chair, sighing with exhaustion after a long day.

Synonyms

thump drop
plunk noun

  1. A short, low sound like a string being pulled and released.

    1. I heard a plunk.
    2. The quiet room was broken by the soft plunk of a raindrop hitting the window.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plunk" in English means: To make a short, low sound like a string being pulled and released., To put something down heavily and carelessly..

The phonetic transcription of "plunk" is /plʌŋk/ in British English and /plʌŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plunk": thump, drop.

Example usage of "plunk": "I could plunk the guitar.". More examples on the page.