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plunking

The correct spelling is plunking.

How to pronounce plunking

verb

Say it like: Plu-nki-ng

The correct spelling is plunking. To drop or throw something heavily onto or into something else, so that it makes a dull sound. 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

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).

noun

  1. 1.A noise that plunks.

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