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plunk

verb
variants: or plonk

Synonyms and Antonyms of plunk

to throw or set down clumsily or casually
  • plunked a battered hat on his head
Synonyms of plunk

flop, flump, plank, plop, plump
Words Related to plunk

fling, heave, sling, toss

ensconce, install, plant, settle

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