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

And in the film’s poignant final scene, Joe despondently plays his piano − only for Angela to sit beside him and start plunking along. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Jared Young was plunked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, sparking a five-run rally that lifted the New York Mets to a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

After Crow-Armstrong stole second, Kuhnel plunked Bregman before walking Michael Busch on four pitches to force in the go-ahead run. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026

Phrases Containing plunk

• plunk (for)