noun
clunk
kluhngk
Clunk (noun) means a dull, heavy sound, as of two solid objects knocking together. Example: “The car door shut with a loud clunk.”
noun
1
A dull, heavy sound, as of two solid objects knocking together.
"The car door shut with a loud clunk."
verb
1
To make this kind of dull thudding sound.
"Her old bicycle was clunking along the road."
"Something clunked in the engine every time she turned the key."
How to use clunk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heavy dull thud, or the act of making that sound.
Common pairings
clunk shut
a metallic clunk
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Word forms
- Plural
- clunks
- Third person singular
- clunks
- Past tense
- clunked
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Etymology
An imitative word — it simply sounds like the noise it describes.
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Rhymes for clunk
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What does “clunk” mean?
The word “clunk” means a dull, heavy sound, as of two solid objects knocking together. In plain terms, a heavy dull thud, or the act of making that sound.
How do you pronounce “clunk”?
“Clunk” is pronounced kluhngk (/klʌŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “clunk” in a sentence?
Here is “clunk” used in a sentence: “The car door shut with a loud clunk.”
What part of speech is “clunk”?
Depending on how it is used, “clunk” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “clunk” have?
“Clunk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dull, heavy sound, as of two solid objects knocking together.
