Clonking: meaning, definitions and examples

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clonking

 

[ หˆklษ’ล‹kษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sound effect

To make a heavy, loud noise by striking or colliding. This term often implies a repetitive or clumsy action that produces a significant sound.

Synonyms

bang, clang, clash, thump

Examples of usage

  • The old car was clonking down the street.
  • He dropped the hammer, causing it to clonk loudly on the floor.
  • The machinery was clonking as it malfunctioned.
Context #2 | Noun

sound description

A sound made by a heavy object striking something else, often associated with clumsy or forceful action. It denotes a sound that is not refined but rather harsh and noticeable.

Synonyms

clank, clatter, noise

Examples of usage

  • The clonking of the pots and pans echoed in the kitchen.
  • She heard the clonking of the metal on metal as the tools fell.
  • The clonking from the construction site was incessant.

Translations

Translations of the word "clonking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฎเคพเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klopfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dentuman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stukanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fracas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผrรผltรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฟต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุฑู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dunฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรบchanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’žๅ‡ปๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udarec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smellur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผvษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpe

Etymology

The term 'clonk' originated from the imitative sound of a heavy object striking another surface. Its etymological roots can be traced back to the Dutch or German word 'klonk', which also refers to a similar sound. Over time, the word evolved to include not just the sound but also the action that produces it. The usage of 'clonking' reflects the informal nature of the word, often associated with actions that are heavy, loud, and sometimes carried out in a careless manner. This reflects a broader linguistic phenomenon where sounds influence the language, demonstrating how auditory experiences can shape word usage. It remains in colloquial usage, especially in contexts related to construction, machinery, and everyday accidents, where heavy objects frequently collide.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,224, 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.