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Definition of plunking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
soundRare US a dull or twanging sound made by something hitting or being pluckedRare US
- The plunking of the guitar strings filled the room.
Adjective
1.
movementsRare US characterized by sudden heavy movementRare US
- The plunking steps of the giant were heard from afar.
2.
musicRare US producing a quick plucking soundRare US
- The plunking strings added rhythm to the song.
Origin of plunking
Imitative, plunk (sound)
Examples of plunking in a sentence
We heard the plunking of stones dropping into the well. The plunking movements of the dancers were mesmerizing. His plunking gait made him easy to spot in a crowd. The plunking notes resonated in the hall. Her plunking guitar style was unique.
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- French:bruit sourd, soudains, ...
- German:Plonken, stampfend, ...
- Italian:tonfo, pesante, ...
- Spanish:tañido, pesado, ...
- Portuguese:som surdo, pesado, ...
- Chinese:扑棱声, 笨重的, ...
- Japanese:ポロンという音, ドスンドスンとした, ...
- Arabic:طَقّ, ثقيل الخطى, ...
- Hebrew:פְּרִיטָה, מַשְׁמִיעַ הֲמוּלָה, ...
- Russian:бренчание, тяжелый, ...
- Ukrainian:пленькання, гучний, ...
- Hindi:टुन-टुनाहट, धमाके, ...
Definition of plunk - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
careless placementtr. US put something somewhere without great caretr. US
- He plunked his bag on the floor.
2.
movementintr. sit down heavily and clumsilyintr.
- She plunked herself on the chair.
3.
clumsy motiontr. US drop or throw something heavily with a dull soundtr. US
- He plunked the book onto the table.
4.
musictr./intr. play a stringed instrument by plucking stringstr./intr.
- She plunked her guitar gently by the fire..
5.
bell noiseintr. US make a short, sharp, ringing soundintr. US
- Coins plunked into the metal tray with each donation..
6.
baseballtr. US hit the batter with a pitchtr. US
- The pitcher accidentally plunked the batter.
Noun
1.
water dropUK short, sharp sound made by a small object falling into liquidUK
- The plunk of a pebble in the pond echoed..
2.
heavy landingUS dull thud of something landingUS
- The book fell with a plunk.
3.
musicUS hollow twanging soundUS
- The banjo made a plunk.
Adverb
1.
soundUS with a short hollow thudUS
- The book fell plunk onto the wooden floor.
2.
exactlyDated US in an exact or precise mannerDated US
- The ball landed plunk in the middle of the target.
Expressions with plunk
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pay money for something
He plunked down fifty dollars for the ticket.
give money for something
She decided to plunk for the new dress.
Origin of plunk
Imitative, plunk (sound of a string)
Examples of plunk in a sentence
They plunked the books onto the shelf. He plunked onto the sofa after work. The tired child plunked down beside her bag. She plunked her bag on the floor with a sigh. The child plunked a stone into the pond, watching the ripples. He plunked the banjo strings with enthusiasm.
They plunked the harp during the ceremony. The guitar string plunked loudly. Raindrops plunked on the tin roof. The rookie pitcher plunked three batters in one game. He was known to plunk batters frequently. I heard the plunk of a coin in the fountain. The plunk of raindrops on the roof was soothing. The stone hit the ground with a plunk. A plunk echoed as the apple dropped. A sudden plunk interrupted the silence. The guitar string broke with a plunk. The pebble landed plunk in the pond. The apple dropped plunk into the basket. She placed the vase plunk on the center of the table. The dart hit plunk on the bullseye.
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- French:poser, plouf, ...
- German:werfen, Plumps, ...
- Italian:buttare, tonfo, ...
- Spanish:dejar caer, chapoteo, ...
- Portuguese:largar, ploc, ...
- Chinese:随便放, 扑通声, ...
- Japanese:ぽんと置く, ポチャン, ...
- Arabic:وَضَعَ بِلا عِنايَة, طَشّ, ...
- Hebrew:לִזְרוֹק, קוֹל צְלִילָה, ...
- Russian:бросать, плюх, ...
- Ukrainian:кинути, плюх, ...
- Hindi:फेंकना, ठनक, ...
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