plunk
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/plʌŋk/
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/plʌŋk/
A sound of hitting or playing something in a rough way.
The plunk of the out-of-tune piano echoed through the hall.
To put something down suddenly and noisily.
He plunked the heavy book on the table, startling everyone.
To sit down suddenly and heavily.
She plunked herself down on the couch, exhausted from the long day.
To play a musical instrument in a rough and noisy way.
The beginner plunked the piano keys, creating a cacophony.