Definition of CLUNK

clunk

Plural: clunks

Noun

  • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
  • A dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact.
  • The sound of liquid coming out of a bottle, etc.; a glucking sound.
  • dull; foolish; stupid or silly person.

Verb

Verb Forms: clunked, clunking, clunks

  • To make a dull, heavy sound; to thump.
  • make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
  • To make such a sound.

Examples

  • Her old bicycle was clunking along the road.
  • The rejected tile seemed to CLUNK loudly as it was returned to the bag.

Origin / Etymology

Onomatopoeic

Synonyms

clop, clump, plunk, thud, thump, thumping

Scrabble Score: 11

clunk: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
clunk: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
clunk: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

clunk: valid Words With Friends Word