plunked down or plonked down; plunking down or plonking down; plunks down
Definition of plunk down
: to drop abruptly : settle into position
1a
: to put down usually firmly or abruptly
plunked the items down on the counter
b
: to settle (oneself) into position
plunked himself down on the bench
2
: to pay out
reluctant to plunk down the money for a new car
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The first known use of plunk down was in 1891
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