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Meaning of plunking
The primary meaning of "plunking" is the act of dropping or throwing something down, often suddenly or heavily.
Etymology of plunking
The word "plunking" is derived from the verb "plunk", which originated in the mid-19th century, possibly as an imitation of the sound of something dropping into water
The term has been used in various contexts, including music, where it describes a sharp, abrupt playing style
Synonyms
dropping
falling
sinking
descending
plummeting
diving
swooping
plunging
spiking
nose-diving
tumbling
crashing
collapsing
sinking
dunking
dumping
throwing
tossing
casting
pitching
hurling
launching
propelling
projecting
discharging
emitting
expelling
Definitions
- To drop or throw something down, often suddenly or heavily
- * To sit or put something down heavily or suddenly
- * In music, to play a note or series of notes in a sharp, abrupt manner
Usage Examples
- She plunked herself down in the armchair, exhausted from the long day
- * The diver plunked into the water, creating a large splash
- * The musician's plunking style on the guitar added a unique touch to the song