Definition of plunk
plunk
nounplunker
nounPeople Are Reading
Examples of plunk in a sentence
You've been plunking that banjo all afternoon!
She plunked out a little tune on the piano.
plunking away on a guitar
The pitcher plunked the first two batters of the game.
She plunked a mug of coffee on the counter.
Origin and Etymology of plunk
imitative
First Known Use: 1808
PLUNK Defined for English Language Learners
plunk
playDefinition of plunk for English Language Learners
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: to pull or hit a string or key on a musical instrument with your fingers especially in a way that makes a brief, somewhat harsh sound
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: to hit (someone or something) especially with a ball
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: to drop or place (something or someone) in a forceful and often careless way
PLUNK Defined for Kids
plunk
playDefinition of plunk for Students
plunked
;plunking
1 : to lie or sit down suddenly or heavily
2 : to drop or place heavily or carelessly She plunked her mug on the table.
3 : to make a sound on (an instrument) by pulling the strings or keys
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