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plonk

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verb \ ˈpläŋk , ˈplȯŋk \

Variant of

transitive verb
1 :to pluck or hit so as to produce a quick, hollow, metallic, or harsh sound
2 :to set down suddenly :plump
intransitive verb
1 :to make a plunking sound
2 :to drop abruptly :dive
3 :to come out in favor of someone or something :plump —used with for

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plonk

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Definition of plonk

chiefly British
:cheap or inferior wine

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Origin and Etymology of plonk

short for earlier plink-plonk, perhaps modification of French vin blanc white wine

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  • : cheap wine that is not of good quality

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