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
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- thunks
- Third person singular
- thunks
- Past tense
- thunked
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Etymology
Onomatopoeic — it simply imitates the sound described. The computing sense is unrelated in origin.
Rhymes for thunk
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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.
