Word: Plunk
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
Basic Definition: - As a verb: "Plunk" means to drop something heavily or suddenly, often making a noise like a thud or a plop. - As a noun: It can refer to the sound made when something drops suddenly or the action of hitting a baseball so that it drops quickly.
Usage Instructions: - You can use "plunk" in both casual and formal situations, but it is often used in informal contexts. It describes actions that are straightforward and can be visualized easily.
Examples: 1. Verb Usage: "He plunked the keys on the table with a loud sound." 2. Noun Usage: "With a plunk, the ball landed in the water."
Advanced Usage: - "Plunk" can also mean to sit down heavily or to place something down in a way that draws attention. - For example, "She plunked herself into the chair, tired from the long day."
Word Variants: - Plunker (noun): A person who plunks, or can refer to something that makes a plunking sound. - Plunking (verb): The present participle form of plunk, used to describe the action of dropping or placing something with a plunk.
Different Meaning: - "Plunk" can also refer to an action in baseball where a player hits the ball in a way that it drops quickly, often leading to a hit but not a home run.
Synonyms: - Drop, plop, thud, thump, slam, and dump.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There are no widely recognized idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using "plunk," but it can be used in phrases like "plunk down" (to place something down heavily), e.g., "He plunked down his bag and sighed."
Summary: "Plunk" is a versatile word that can describe both the action of dropping something with a sound and the sound itself.