plunk

English

Etymology

Onomatopoetic. Compare flump.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /plʌŋk/, X-SAMPA: /plVNk/

Verb

plunk (third-person singular simple present plunks, present participle plunking, simple past and past participle plunked)

1. To drop or throw heavily (onto or into something) so that it makes a sound

   Enrique plunked his money down on the counter with a sigh and bellied up to the bar.

Synonyms

• flump, thud