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Definition plunk in American English

plunk verb

verb
/plʌŋk/
1

to play a musical instrument without interest or enthusiasm, especially a piano or guitar

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2

to put someone or something down somewhere in a careless or noisy way

Example

He plunked his boots down in the corner.

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2.1

to sit or lie down on something in a careless or noisy way

Example

She plunked herself firmly down on the bed.

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Definition plunk in American English