plunking Meaning & Definition
What Does Plunking Mean?
As a noun, plunking means A noise that plunks. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of plunk. As a verb, it means To drop or throw something heavily onto or into something else, so that it makes a dull sound.
Word Facts for Plunking
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | flump, thud and twang |
| Plural | plunkings |
Plunking Definition (Noun)
- A noise that plunks.
Plunking as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of plunk
Verb
- To drop or throw something heavily onto or into something else, so that it makes a dull sound.
Enrique plunked his money down on the counter with a sigh and bellied up to the bar.
- To land suddenly or heavily; to plump down.
- To intentionally hit the batter with a pitch.
The Braves retaliated by plunking Harper in the next inning.
- (of a raven) To croak.
- To pluck and quickly release (a musical string).
- To be a truant from (school).
Synonyms of Plunking
Plunking synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Plunking
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Plunking in a Sentence
Enrique plunked his money down on the counter with a sigh and bellied up to the bar.
The Braves retaliated by plunking Harper in the next inning.
Word Forms & Grammar
plunking (plural plunkings)
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Words That Rhyme With Plunking
Quick Answers About Plunking
Is plunking a noun or a verb?
Plunking is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for plunking?
Close synonyms of plunking are flump, thud and twang. See the full list of plunking synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of plunking?
The plural of plunking is plunkings.