What does CLONK mean?

Clonk

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A dull, heavy sound made by a hard object hitting another object.

Pronunciations: US: /klɑŋk/, UK: /klɒŋk/

Origin and Usage: The word "clonk" is believed to be of imitative origin, derived from the sound it represents. It was first recorded in the mid-19th century. As a noun, "clonk" refers to the sound itself or the object that makes the sound. As a verb, it means to make a clonking sound or to hit something with a clonking sound.

Synonyms: Thud, bang, clunk, knock, bump.

Related Words: Clunk, plonk, honks, flunk, skunk.

Example Sentences:

• He heard a loud clonk and turned around to see the vase had fallen off the shelf.
• The old car clonked down the road, making a terrible noise.
• She clonked the pot down on the stove and began to cook dinner.