Meaning of the word plonk in English

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plonk

US /plɑːŋk/

UK /plɑːŋk/

to put something down heavily and carelessly

Example:

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She plonked the heavy bag on the table.

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He just plonked himself down on the sofa.

Synonym:

dump drop throw flump slump

cheap, inferior wine

Example:

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I wouldn't drink that cheap plonk.

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They served us some awful plonk at the party.

Synonym:

rotgut cheap wine swill

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