Clunk

/klʌŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a dull, heavy sound made by a collision or impact.

There was a loud clunk when the hammer struck the metal.

a type of clumsy movement or operation.

With a clunk, he set the heavy suitcase down on the ground.

verb

to make a dull, heavy sound, especially when something heavy falls or is dropped.

The box clunked to the floor as he dropped it carelessly.

to move or operate in a clumsy or awkward manner.

The old car clunked down the road, making strange noises.

Origin unknown; possibly imitative of the sound.

clunk on

To hit something with force, causing a dull sound.

clunk out

To stop functioning abruptly or awkwardly.

bump

A light collision or hit.

thump

A heavy sound made by something falling or hitting.

clang

A loud, resonant ringing sound.

To mess something up or make a mistake.

He really clunked that presentation.

To drop something heavy, causing a loud noise.

She clunked the bag down on the table.