I. ˈpləŋk verb
also plonk ˈpläŋk, -ȯ-
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: imitative
transitive verb
1. : to pluck (as the string of a musical instrument) sharply so as to produce a quick, hollow, metallic, or harsh sound
plunking the strings on a harp
also : to play (a stringed instrument) in a plunking manner
plunked the banjo
2.
a. : to act on (as an object, a surface) so as to cause to give off a plunking sound ; also : to move (as an object, a person) with a sudden or forceful movement usually oriented to a particular place
plunked herself into the chair
plunking the books onto the table
b. : to strike (as a person) with the fist or a bullet
intransitive verb
1. : to make a plunking sound
frogs plunking in the hollow
2. : to drop or sink abruptly or heavily : plump , dive
plunked into the pool
3. : to come out in favor of someone or something : support — used with for
the moderates finally plunked for the party candidate
II. noun
also plonk “
( -s )
1.
a. : an act or instance of plunking : blow
b. : a sound of or as if of a musical instrument being plunked
a plunk of hoofbeats
2. slang : dollar
paid 10 plunks for a ticket
III. adverb
also plonk “
1. : with a plunking sound : plump
2. : precisely , exactly
plunk in the center — W.R.Kuhns