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Rareplunk
The correct spelling is plunk.
How to pronounce plunk
/plʌŋk/
nounIPA: /plʌŋk/
Say it like: Plu-nk
The correct spelling is plunk. The dull thud of something landing on a surface. For example: "Enrique plunked his money down on the counter with a sigh and bellied up to the bar."
Usage Examples
“Enrique plunked his money down on the counter with a sigh and bellied up to the bar.”
“The Braves retaliated by plunking Harper in the next inning.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The dull thud of something landing on a surface.
- 2.A large sum of money.
- 3.A dollar.
verb
- 1.To drop or throw something heavily onto or into something else, so that it makes a dull sound.
- 2.To land suddenly or heavily; to plump down.
- 3.To intentionally hit the batter with a pitch.
- 4.(of a raven) To croak.
- 5.To pluck and quickly release (a musical string).
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