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 down or set down heavily or carelessly
Example:
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She plunked her bag on the table.
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He plunked himself down on the sofa.
2.
to play a musical instrument, especially a stringed instrument, in a simple or unskilled way
Example:
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He could only plunk out a few notes on the guitar.
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The child began to plunk on the piano keys.
Noun
a heavy or careless sound of something being put down
Example:
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The book landed on the floor with a loud plunk.
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There was a soft plunk as the coin dropped into the fountain.