intj

thunk

thuhngk

Thunk (intj) means used to represent the dull sound of a heavy object hitting something and stopping abruptly. Example: “The book fell to the floor with a thunk.”

intj

Used to represent the dull sound of a heavy object hitting something and stopping abruptly.

"The book fell to the floor with a thunk."

noun

In computing, a small piece of code that delays or redirects a computation, often used to bridge between two systems.

"The compiler generates a thunk to convert between the two calling conventions."

How to use thunk

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the dull thud of something heavy landing, or (in software) a small helper routine that stands in for a delayed or converted operation.

When to use it

The computing sense is technical jargon rarely seen outside programming contexts.

Word forms

thunked past tense, thunked past tense, thunks plural, thunks singular, thunks singular

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Etymology

Onomatopoeic — it simply imitates the sound described. The computing sense is unrelated in origin.

Rhymes for thunk

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does “thunk” mean?

The word “thunk” means used to represent the dull sound of a heavy object hitting something and stopping abruptly. In plain terms, either the dull thud of something heavy landing, or (in software) a small helper routine that stands in for a delayed or converted operation.

How do you pronounce “thunk”?

“Thunk” is pronounced thuhngk (/θʌŋk/ in IPA).

How do you use “thunk” in a sentence?

Here is “thunk” used in a sentence: “The book fell to the floor with a thunk.”

What part of speech is “thunk”?

Depending on how it is used, “thunk” can be an intj and a noun.

How many meanings does “thunk” have?

“Thunk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to represent the dull sound of a heavy object hitting something and stopping abruptly.