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Rareplunking
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.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).
noun
- 1.A noise that plunks.
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