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plonk

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Verb — To put something down heavily or carelessly.

How to use plonk

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

plonk down a bottle of plonk

Both senses are casual, everyday British English.

Etymology

An imitative word copying the sound of a heavy object landing; related to "plunk".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “plonk” mean?

The word “plonk” means to put something down heavily or carelessly. In plain terms, either the thud of something dropped heavily, or (informally) cheap wine.

How do you pronounce “plonk”?

“Plonk” is pronounced plongk (/plɑŋk/ in IPA).

How do you use “plonk” in a sentence?

Here is “plonk” used in a sentence: “He plonked his bag down on the kitchen table.”

What part of speech is “plonk”?

Depending on how it is used, “plonk” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “plonk” have?

“Plonk” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to put something down heavily or carelessly.

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