Clonked: meaning, definitions and examples

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clonked

 

[ klษ’ล‹kt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

To 'clonk' means to hit something heavily or to strike with a dull sound. This term is often used when describing a strong impact, particularly in informal contexts.

Synonyms

bang, bash, hit, thump

Examples of usage

  • She clonked her head on the doorframe.
  • The hammer clonked against the metal sheet.
  • He clonked the table with his fist in frustration.

Translations

Translations of the word "clonked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น golpeado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฎเคพเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดะฐั€ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uderzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฉใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frappรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•Œ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udeล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udretรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’žๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slegiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹า“ะฐ าฑัˆั‹ั€ะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeado

Etymology

The word 'clonk' is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century as an onomatopoeic term, imitating the sound of a heavy object striking a surface. It captures the essence of a dull, thudding noise and has become a part of informal English, particularly in colloquial speech. As with many slang terms, its usage has evolved over time, finding its place in casual conversations and various contexts. The transformation of 'clonk' from a sound representation to a verb showcases the dynamic nature of language and how it adapts to different modes of expression. Its informal nature also helps to convey strong feelings or actions, granting speakers a way to emphasize the significance of the impact they are describing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,158, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.