Plunked: meaning, definitions and examples

casual action

Plunked is the simple past tense of the verb 'plunk', which refers to the act of dropping or placing something in a careless or forceful manner. This action often suggests a sense of ease or clumsiness, as if the item is being discarded or left somewhere without much thought. The term can also imply a sudden or loud noise associated with the act of dropping. In informal contexts, it can describe a person sitting down heavily or abruptly, as well as the act of playing a musical instrument with a strong, emphatic stroke.

dropped, plopped, threw

Examples of usage

• She plunked the groceries on the table.

• He plunked down on the couch after a long day.

• The child plunked the toy into the box with a thud.