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Meaning of plunking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

plunking

verb

Definitions

  1. To drop or throw something heavily onto or into something else, so that it makes a dull sound.

    Example: Enrique plunked his money down on the counter with a sigh and bellied up to the bar.

    Synonyms:flumpthud
  2. To land suddenly or heavily; to plump down.

  3. To intentionally hit the batter with a pitch.

    Example: The Braves retaliated by plunking Harper in the next inning.

  4. (of a raven) To croak.

noun

Definitions

  1. A noise that plunks.