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

Martinez gave up a leadoff single to Springer, then plunked Gimenez with two outs and gave up an RBI double to Straw. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Iglesias plunked Heliot Ramos and that was all Braves manager Walt Weiss needed to see. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Canning picked off Carrigg after the San Diego State alum was plunked by a pitch to lead off the sixth. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026

That’s like staying in the dugout during a bench-clearing brawl after a pitcher plonks a batter, then offering the offender a handshake the next inning. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Phrases Containing plunk

• plunk (for)