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plunk

/plʌŋk/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does plunk mean?

verb, noun

To make a dull, hollow sound, typically when something falls into water. A sudden, dull sound, especially one made by something falling into water.

Example

"She let the stone go, and it made a loud plunk as it hit the lake."

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