noun

plunk

Plunk (noun) means a brief, dull sound, such as the sound of a string of a stringed instrument being plucked, or the thud of something landing on a surface.

noun

A brief, dull sound, such as the sound of a string of a stringed instrument being plucked, or the thud of something landing on a surface.

A (heavy) blow or hit.

A large sum of money.

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Etymology

Onomatopoeic; the noun is attested earlier than the verb. Noun etymology 1, noun sense 3 (“dollar; large sum of money”) may refer to the sound of a coin hitting a surface. Compare plonk, plink. As regards verb etymology 1, verb sense 1.4 (“(transitive) to drop, set, or throw (something, or oneself) abruptly and/or heavily”) and etymology 1, verb sense 2.4 (“(intransitive) to drop, land, or set abruptly and/or heavily”), compare French plonquer (Picardy), a variant of plonger (“to plunge”).

Rhymes for plunk

bunk junk funk punk dunk gunk hunk Munk drunk skunk trunk chunk

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of plunk?

"plunk" (noun) means a brief, dull sound, such as the sound of a string of a stringed instrument being plucked, or the thud of something landing on a surface.

What are the different meanings of plunk?

"plunk" has 3 main meanings: 1. A brief, dull sound, such as the sound of a string of a stringed instrument being plucked, or the thud of something landing on a surface; 2. A (heavy) blow or hit; 3. A large sum of money.