Definition of clunk Clunk

/klʌˈŋk/ - [klungk] - clunk

We found 6 definitions of clunk from 4 different sources.

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What does clunk mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

clunk - a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
  thump, thumping, clump, thud
  sound the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music"

Verb

clunks, clunking, clunked  

clunk - make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
  clop, clump, plunk
  sound, go appear in a certain way; "This sounds interesting"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • clunk (Noun)
    A dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact.
  • clunk (Verb)
    To make such a sound.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • clunk
    klungk, n. the sound of a liquid coming out of a bottle when the cork has been quickly drawn.—v.i. to make such a sound. [Scot.; from the sound.]

Part of speech

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  • clunk, verb, present, 1st person singular of clunk (infinitive).
  • clunk, verb (infinitive).
  • clunk, noun, singular of clunks.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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