Plunk
verb
To drop or throw heavily, making a short, dull noise.
He plunked the box onto the table.
Often appears as...
- plunk down
- plunk onto
verb
To sit down heavily or suddenly.
After a long day, she plunked herself onto the sofa.
Often appears as...
- plunk down
- plunk into
verb
To play a musical instrument, especially a stringed one, in a simple and not very skilled way.
He enjoys plunking on his guitar in his free time.
Often appears as...
- plunk on
- plunk away at
noun
A short, dull sound made when a heavy object hits something.
The book fell with a plunk onto the floor.
Often appears as...
- with a plunk
- heard a plunk
verb
To drop or throw heavily, making a short, dull noise.
He plunked the box onto the table.
Often appears as...
- plunk down
- plunk onto
verb
To sit down heavily or suddenly.
After a long day, she plunked herself onto the sofa.
Often appears as...
- plunk down
- plunk into
verb
To play a musical instrument, especially a stringed one, in a simple and not very skilled way.
He enjoys plunking on his guitar in his free time.
Often appears as...
- plunk on
- plunk away at
noun
A short, dull sound made when a heavy object hits something.
The book fell with a plunk onto the floor.
Often appears as...
- with a plunk
- heard a plunk
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Action
Use 'plunk' for actions done abruptly, without gentle placement.
She plunked her keys on the counter in a rush.
Pro Tip 2/3Audible Impact
'Plunk' suggests a sound is heard when the item lands.
He plunked the coin in the jar, and we heard it.
Pro Tip 3/3Heaviness Implied
Objects that 'plunk' usually have some weight to them.
She plunked her heavy bag on the ground.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Action
Use 'plunk' for actions done abruptly, without gentle placement.
She plunked her keys on the counter in a rush.
Pro Tip 2/3Audible Impact
'Plunk' suggests a sound is heard when the item lands.
He plunked the coin in the jar, and we heard it.
Pro Tip 3/3Heaviness Implied
Objects that 'plunk' usually have some weight to them.
She plunked her heavy bag on the ground.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Action
Use 'plunk' for actions done abruptly, without gentle placement.
She plunked her keys on the counter in a rush.
Pro Tip 2/3Audible Impact
'Plunk' suggests a sound is heard when the item lands.
He plunked the coin in the jar, and we heard it.
Pro Tip 3/3Heaviness Implied
Objects that 'plunk' usually have some weight to them.
She plunked her heavy bag on the ground.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 308 PIPE...
has got the one youngster called plunk who last time we saw him he was a very very dark in color and the only way to really be sure who's puppet or whose cub is who is when their sucker like that isn't that the most affectionate little cuddle that's happening there and just
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A history of intertwining...
in Canada I'm sorry is not an apology it's a mantra and it's actually a way of saying look you and I live in this impossible country where for much of our history we had more Lakes than people where you could turn the continental United States on its side plunk it in
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Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
that no she she does that when she wants to call for him and even she doesn't into the den and then that's when all the Cubs come on so I think that she's going to look for for plunk what is she's
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Safari Live - Day 333 PIPE...
this is one of pretties cubs it's grown so much look how tall it is very very sweet always when I come here these two pretties - and plunk must come to the car to say hello always and I love it I
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Sending a sundial to...
going to talk about black holes are gonna be no multiverses there will not even be plunk time I'm talking about fundamental astronomy that lets us know where we are in the cosmos our story
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Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
they're hanging out now the only one who's yet to come that I really really want to see is coqui coqui and ma plunk haven't seen in forever now it's interesting to watch pretty and
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What I learned from...
into your chair and plunk yourself down on your back. And the hatch is closed, and suddenly, what has been a lifetime of both dreams and denial is becoming real,
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Tiger Shark vs....
they have to plunk down in a gentle surf where tiger sharks are waiting for them the young bird tries with all its might to mimic its parents and get airborne
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Tiger Shark vs....
for those who don't make the birds that aren't quite air were they have to plunk down in a gentle surf where tiger sharks are waiting for them
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Safari Live - Day 337 PIPE...
so as I've said if it is not plunk mmm some of the viewers I think this is
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 308 PIPE...
has got the one youngster called plunk who last time we saw him he was a very very dark in color and the only way to really be sure who's puppet or whose cub is who is when their sucker like that isn't that the most affectionate little cuddle that's happening there and just
Video examples
A history of intertwining...
in Canada I'm sorry is not an apology it's a mantra and it's actually a way of saying look you and I live in this impossible country where for much of our history we had more Lakes than people where you could turn the continental United States on its side plunk it in
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
that no she she does that when she wants to call for him and even she doesn't into the den and then that's when all the Cubs come on so I think that she's going to look for for plunk what is she's
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 333 PIPE...
this is one of pretties cubs it's grown so much look how tall it is very very sweet always when I come here these two pretties - and plunk must come to the car to say hello always and I love it I
Video examples
Sending a sundial to...
going to talk about black holes are gonna be no multiverses there will not even be plunk time I'm talking about fundamental astronomy that lets us know where we are in the cosmos our story
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
they're hanging out now the only one who's yet to come that I really really want to see is coqui coqui and ma plunk haven't seen in forever now it's interesting to watch pretty and
Video examples
What I learned from...
into your chair and plunk yourself down on your back. And the hatch is closed, and suddenly, what has been a lifetime of both dreams and denial is becoming real,
Video examples
Tiger Shark vs....
they have to plunk down in a gentle surf where tiger sharks are waiting for them the young bird tries with all its might to mimic its parents and get airborne
Video examples
Tiger Shark vs....
for those who don't make the birds that aren't quite air were they have to plunk down in a gentle surf where tiger sharks are waiting for them
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 337 PIPE...
so as I've said if it is not plunk mmm some of the viewers I think this is
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Quote examples
Jeff Kinney
American Writer
On the first day of school, you got to be real careful where you sit. You walk into the classroom and just plunk your stuff down on any old desk, and the next thing you know the teacher is saying, 'I hope you all like where you're sitting, because these are your permanent seats.
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Ruth Reichl
American Chef
One of the things I really love about restaurants is that in many ways, they are the ultimate democratic institutions, where you get to walk in the door, plunk down your money, and for however long that you're there, you can be anyone you want to be.
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Steve Irwin
Australian Scientist
When I talk to the camera, mate, it's not like I'm talking to the camera, I'm talking to you because I want to whip you around and plunk you right there with me.
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Mandy Moore
American Musician
I can plunk out enough chords to write a song, but I'm completely afraid to play guitar in front of other people. It's a fear of failure, I guess.
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Sarah Jeong
American Journalist
Not everyone can afford to plunk down hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a laptop.
Quote examples
Jeff Kinney
American Writer
On the first day of school, you got to be real careful where you sit. You walk into the classroom and just plunk your stuff down on any old desk, and the next thing you know the teacher is saying, 'I hope you all like where you're sitting, because these are your permanent seats.
Quote examples
Ruth Reichl
American Chef
One of the things I really love about restaurants is that in many ways, they are the ultimate democratic institutions, where you get to walk in the door, plunk down your money, and for however long that you're there, you can be anyone you want to be.
Quote examples
Steve Irwin
Australian Scientist
When I talk to the camera, mate, it's not like I'm talking to the camera, I'm talking to you because I want to whip you around and plunk you right there with me.
Quote examples
Mandy Moore
American Musician
I can plunk out enough chords to write a song, but I'm completely afraid to play guitar in front of other people. It's a fear of failure, I guess.
Quote examples
Sarah Jeong
American Journalist
Not everyone can afford to plunk down hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a laptop.
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