Plonk

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

to set down heavily or carelessly

“She would plonk the groceries on the kitchen counter.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/plɒŋk/

Related Words

Synonyms

plank flumpplopplunk plump

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clonk plank plink plock plook plouk plunk slonk

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