clunk

clunk
clunk (v.) 1796, "to make the sound of a cork being pulled from a bottle;" imitative. This was the main sense through most of 19c. Meaning "to hit, strike" is attested from 1940s. Related: Clunked; clunking.

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  • clunk — [ klʌŋk ] noun singular a low sound made when one hard heavy object hits another ╾ clunk verb intransitive or transitive …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • clunk — clunk; clunk·er; …   English syllables

  • clunk — ► NOUN ▪ a dull, heavy sound such as that made by thick pieces of metal striking together. ► VERB ▪ move with or make a clunk. ORIGIN imitative …   English terms dictionary

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  • clunk|er — «KLUHNG kuhr», noun. U.S. Slang. 1. an old, rickety automobile or other machine; rattletrap. 2. any thing of little value: »His latest book is a clunker. ╂[< clunk + er1] …   Useful english dictionary

  • clunk — I. verb Etymology: imitative Date: circa 1796 intransitive verb 1. to make a clunk 2. to hit something with a clunk transitive verb to strike or hit with a clunk II. noun Date: 1823 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • clunk — UK [klʌŋk] / US noun [singular] a low sound made when one hard heavy object hits another Derived word: clunk UK / US verb intransitive/transitive Word forms clunk : present tense I/you/we/they clunk he/she/it clunks present participle clunking… …   English dictionary

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