chunk


2chunk

verb

Definition of CHUNK

intransitive verb
: to make a dull plunging or explosive sound <the rhythmic chunking of thrown quoits — John Updike>
transitive verb
: to mishit (a golf ball or shot) by striking the ground behind the ball

Origin of CHUNK

imitative
First Known Use: 1890

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