plunk (Meaning)
plunk (n)
a hollow twanging sound
(baseball) hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly
plunk (v)
make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
drop steeply
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
plunk (r)
with a short hollow thud
plunk (v. t.)
To pluck and release quickly (a musical string); to twang.
To throw, push, drive heavily, plumply, or suddenly; as, to plunk down a dollar; also, to hit or strike.
To be a truant from (school).
plunk (v. i.)
To make a quick, hollow, metallic, or harsh sound, as by pulling hard on a taut string and quickly releasing it; of a raven, to croak.
To drop or sink down suddenly or heavily; to plump.
To play truant, or hooky.
plunk (n.)
Act or sound of plunking.
A large sum of money.
A dollar.
Synonyms & Antonyms of plunk
plunk Sentence Examples
- The stone plunked into the still water, creating ripples that spread outward.
- The coins plunked into the wishing well, their metallic sounds echoing through the quiet surroundings.
- The raindrops plunked against the windowpanes, creating a soothing symphony.
- The ball plunked into the basket, signaling victory for the home team.
- The keys plunked onto the table, their weight announcing her arrival.
- The guitar strings plunked softly under her nimble fingers, producing a haunting melody.
- The piano keys plunked out a Chopin nocturne, filling the room with its melancholy beauty.
- The hammer plunked against the nail, securing the painting firmly on the wall.
- The darts plunked into the board, each one coming close to the bull's-eye.
- The dice plunked onto the felt, their rattle determining the fate of the game.
FAQs About the word plunk
a hollow twanging sound, (baseball) hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly, make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground, se
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The stone plunked into the still water, creating ripples that spread outward.
The coins plunked into the wishing well, their metallic sounds echoing through the quiet surroundings.
The raindrops plunked against the windowpanes, creating a soothing symphony.
The ball plunked into the basket, signaling victory for the home team.
