What does PLUNK mean?

Plunk 1. Parts of Speech

verb

2. Definitions

• to drop or put something down heavily and abruptly
• to play a stringed instrument, such as a guitar, by striking the strings with the fingers
• to spend money, especially in a careless or extravagant way

3. Pronunciations

• US: /plʌŋk/
• UK: /plʌŋk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "plunk" originated in the mid-19th century in the United States, likely as an onomatopoeic representation of the sound of something heavy being dropped. It is commonly used in casual conversation to describe the act of dropping something, as well as in the context of playing a stringed instrument. In recent years, it has also been used informally to describe spending money carelessly or extravagantly.

5. Synonyms

• drop
• thud
• strum
• fingerpick

6. Related Words

• plume
• plush
• pluck
• plait
• plank

7. Example Sentences

• She plunked the book down on the table.
• He plunked a few chords on his guitar.
• Shes been plunking down a lot of money on clothes lately.