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thunk
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intj
1
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
1
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 notesIn 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.