PLUNK Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word plunk. (close relations)
Definition of PLUNK
Best Alternative Words for PLUNK
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flump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • fall heavily • set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise | ||||||||
plop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash adverb • with a short hollow thud verb • drop something with a plopping sound • drop with the sound of something falling into water • set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise | ||||||||
thud | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) verb • make a dull sound • strike with a dull sound • make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants | ||||||||
twang | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string) • exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects) verb • cause to sound with a twang • sound with a twang • twitch or throb with pain • pluck (strings of an instrument) • pronounce with a nasal twang | ||||||||
clop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface verb • make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground | ||||||||
clump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a grouping of a number of similar things • a compact mass • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) verb • make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground • come together as in a cluster or flock • walk clumsily • gather or cause to gather into a cluster | ||||||||
clunk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) verb • make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground | ||||||||
dive | ||||||||
noun • a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall • a headlong plunge into water • a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft verb • drop steeply • plunge into water • swim under water | ||||||||
pick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the person or thing chosen or selected • the quantity of a crop that is harvested • the best people or things in a group • the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving • a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument • a thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material • a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends • a basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body • the act of choosing or selecting verb • select carefully from a group • look for and gather • harass with constant criticism • provoke • remove in small bits • remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits • pilfer or rob • pay for something • pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion • attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example • hit lightly with a picking motion • eat intermittently; take small bites of | ||||||||
plank | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes • an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party verb • cover with planks • set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise • cook and serve on a plank | ||||||||
plonk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cheap wine of inferior quality • the noise of something dropping (as into liquid) verb • set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise | ||||||||
pluck | verbv | |||||||
noun • the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury • the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord verb • pull or pull out sharply • sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion • strip of feathers • look for and gather | ||||||||
plump | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the sound of a sudden heavy fall adverb • straight down especially heavily or abruptly adjective satellite • sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure verb • drop sharply • set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise • make fat or plump • give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number | ||||||||
plunge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a brief swim in water • a steep and rapid fall verb • thrust or throw into • drop steeply • dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity • begin with vigor • cause to be immersed • fall abruptly • immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate • devote (oneself) fully to | ||||||||
plunker | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (baseball) hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly | ||||||||
plump down | verbv | |||||||
verb • drop heavily • set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise | ||||||||
plunk down | verbv | |||||||
verb • set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise |