Clonking: meaning, definitions and examples
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clonking
[ หklษลkษชล ]
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
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น batida
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคฎเคพเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Klopfen
๐ฎ๐ฉ dentuman
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะบ
๐ต๐ฑ stukanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณ
๐ซ๐ท fracas
๐ช๐ธ golpe
๐น๐ท gรผrรผltรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฟต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ dunฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ bรบchanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅปๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ udarec
๐ฎ๐ธ smellur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแงแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผvษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.