What does CLUNK mean?

CLUNK 1. Parts of Speech

Clunk is a verb and a noun.

2. Definitions

As a verb, clunk means to make a dull, heavy, metallic sound, or to cause something to do so. As a noun, clunk means a dull, heavy, metallic sound.

3. Pronunciations

US: /klʌŋk/

UK: /klʌŋk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word clunk is of imitative origin, meaning it was created to imitate the sound it represents. It has been in use since the late 19th century.

Clunk is commonly used to describe the sound of heavy objects falling or hitting each other, or the sound of machinery or engines when they malfunction or shut down.

5. Synonyms

As a verb, clunk can be synonymous with thud, bang, or clatter. As a noun, it can be synonymous with thud or bang.

6. Related Words

Chunk, plunk

7. Example Sentences

• The cars engine clunked loudly and then stopped.
• He dropped the weight on the ground with a loud clunk.
• The machine made a clunking noise before shutting down completely.