Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kerplunk
interjection
/kərˈpləŋk/
Definition
A sound made when something falls or drops with a heavy impact, often used to describe a splash or a thud.
Examples
- When the marble hit the water, it went kerplunk.
- The book dropped from the shelf with a loud kerplunk.
Meaning
Kerplunk is used to express the noise created by something hitting a surface or falling into water, typically in a dramatic or sudden manner.
Synonyms
- thud
- splash
- plop
- bang
