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plunk

The correct spelling is plunk.

How to pronounce plunk

/plʌŋk/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.The dull thud of something landing on a surface.
  2. 2.A large sum of money.
  3. 3.A dollar.

verb

  1. 1.To drop or throw something heavily onto or into something else, so that it makes a dull sound.
  2. 2.To land suddenly or heavily; to plump down.
  3. 3.To intentionally hit the batter with a pitch.
  4. 4.(of a raven) To croak.
  5. 5.To pluck and quickly release (a musical string).

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