Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clunk
noun and verb
/klʌŋk/
Definition
A heavy, dull sound made by a solid object falling or colliding with another.
Examples
- The car made a loud clunk when it hit the pothole.
- He accidentally dropped the dumbbell, which created a clunk on the floor.
Meaning
The term refers to the noise produced when something heavy hits a surface or when two objects come together with force.
Synonyms
- thud
- bang
- clatter
- thump