plonk

/plɑŋk/
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Other forms: plonked; plonking; plonks

Definitions of plonk
  1. verb
    set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
    synonyms: flump, plank, plop, plump, plump down, plunk, plunk down
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    type of:
    place down, put down, set down
    cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
  2. noun
    the noise of something dropping (as into liquid)
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    type of:
    noise
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  3. noun
    a cheap wine of inferior quality
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    type of:
    vino, wine
    fermented juice (of grapes especially)
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