English Explanatory Dictionary

clunk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact.
  2. The sound of liquid coming out of a bottle, etc.; a glucking sound.
  3. dull; foolish; stupid or silly person.
verb
  1. To make such a sound.

Pronunciation

/klʌŋk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clunk.wav

Word forms

clunk clunks clunking clunked

Etymology

Onomatopoeic

Derived words

clunky clunker
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