Pronunciation: /plʌŋk/

Definitions of plunk

noun a dull, metallic sound

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud plunk as the rock hit the water.

A2 The plunk of the coins in the piggy bank was satisfying.

B1 The plunk of the piano keys echoed through the room.

B2 He made a plunk sound as he dropped the heavy box on the floor.

C1 The plunk of the hammer against the metal was rhythmic and soothing.

C2 The plunk of the rain on the roof created a peaceful ambiance.

verb to pluck or hit a stringed instrument with a quick, sharp motion

Example Sentences

A1 I plunked the coin into the piggy bank.

A2 She plunked the keys on the table and walked away.

B1 The musician plunked away on the guitar, creating a catchy tune.

B2 He plunked down a hefty sum of money for the rare collectible.

C1 The basketball player plunked the ball into the net with precision.

C2 The chef plunked a dollop of whipped cream on top of the dessert masterpiece.

Examples of plunk in a Sentence

formal The musician plunked the keys of the grand piano with precision.

informal I like to plunk around on my guitar when I'm bored.

slang Let's plunk down on the couch and watch a movie.

figurative The decision to plunk down a large sum of money on a new car was a risky move.

Grammatical Forms of plunk

past tense

plunked

plural

plunks

comparative

more plunky

superlative

most plunky

present tense

plunks

future tense

will plunk

perfect tense

has plunked

continuous tense

is plunking

singular

plunk

positive degree

plunk

infinitive

to plunk

gerund

plunking

participle

plunked

Origin and Evolution of plunk

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'plunk' is believed to have originated as an imitation of the sound produced by a heavy object falling or hitting a surface.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plunk' has evolved to also mean playing a stringed instrument in a forceful and rhythmic manner, particularly on a banjo or guitar.