Synonyms of plunk

plunk

verb

ˈpləŋk 

variants or plonk

as in to plop

to throw or set down clumsily or casually

plunked a battered hat on his head

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plop
• toss
• flop
• plump
• plank
• fling
• flump
• heave
• sling
• install
• ensconce
• plant
• settle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plunk

Tubers are as easy to plant as potatoes, but many people prefer to buy a dahlia plant or two and plunk them into a pot for instant gratification. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026

Tyler Callihan and Jake Mangum tagged Bender for singles and then Jared Triolo drew a walk to bring Horwitz to the plate, whom Bender plunked with the first pitch of the at-bat to give Pittsburgh the lead. — Miami Herald, 14 June 2026

McCarthy and Hunter Goodman drew walks off Houser, Willi Castro delivered an RBI single, and Sterling Thompson took one for the team, getting plunked by Houser with the bases loaded. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 May 2026

The Chanticleers got hit by 179 pitches last season — en route to an appearance the College World Series finals — and have been plunked 135 times so far in 2026. — Mitch Light, New York Times, 28 May 2026

Phrases Containing plunk

• plunk (for)