verb
plonk
plongk
Plonk (verb) means to put something down heavily or carelessly. Example: “He plonked his bag down on the kitchen table.”
verb
1
To put something down heavily or carelessly.
"He plonked his bag down on the kitchen table."
"She plonked herself into the armchair after the long drive."
noun
1
Cheap or low-quality wine.
"They brought a bottle of plonk to the party."
2
A dull, hollow sound made by something solid hitting a surface.
"The ball landed with a plonk on the wooden deck."
How to use plonk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the thud of something dropped heavily, or (informally) cheap wine.
When to use it
Both senses are casual, everyday British English.
Common pairings
plonk down
a bottle of plonk
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Word forms
- Plural
- plonks
- Third person singular
- plonks
- Past tense
- plonked
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Etymology
An imitative word copying the sound of a heavy object landing; related to "plunk".
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Rhymes for plonk
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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.
