variants:
or plonk \
ˈpläŋk
, ˈplȯŋk
\
plunked or plonked; plunking or plonking; plunks or plonks
Definition of plunk
1
: to pluck or hit so as to produce a quick, hollow, metallic, or harsh sound
2
: to set down suddenly : plump
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The first known use of plunk was in 1808
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