Meaning of the word plunk in English

What does plunk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plunk

US /plʌŋk/
UK /plʌŋk/

Verb

1.

to put something down heavily and without taking care:

Example:
Just plunk the grocery bags (down) on the table, and come and have some coffee.

Noun

1.

a hollow sound like that made when an object is dropped heavily onto a surface:

Example:
the plunk of a tennis ball

Adverb

1.

making a hollow sound like that made when an object is dropped heavily onto a surface:

Example:
I heard something go plunk.
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