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plunk

/ˈplʌŋk/

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verb

plunks; plunked; plunking

informal

chiefly US :to pull or hit a string or key on a musical instrument with your fingers especially in a way that makes a brief, somewhat harsh sound [+ obj]

You've been plunking that banjo all afternoon!

She plunked out a little tune on the piano. [no obj]

plunking away on a guitar

[+ obj] US :to hit (someone or something) especially with a ball

The pitcher plunked the first two batters of the game.

always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] chiefly US :to drop or place (something or someone) in a forceful and often careless way :plop

He plunked [=(Brit) plonked] the suitcase onto the bench.

She plunked a mug of coffee on the counter. - often used figuratively

He was plunked down into a job he wasn't qualified to do.

plunk down

[phrasal verb] informal

plunk down (money) or plunk (money) down US :to pay or spend (money)

He just plunked down $25,000 for a new car.

plunk down or plunk yourself down chiefly US :to sit or lie down suddenly in a careless way

He plunked down [=(Brit) plonked down] beside me.

She plunked herself down on the sofa.