Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plonking
verb
/ˈplɒŋkɪŋ/
Definition
Plonking is a colloquial term that refers to the act of placing or dropping something down heavily or carelessly.
Examples
- He was plonking his books on the table with little regard for where they landed.
- She heard him plonking around in the kitchen, clearly in a hurry.
Meaning
To put something down with a thud or clumsy motion. It often conveys a sense of roughness or a lack of care in handling the object.
Synonyms
- dropping
- thudding
- dumping
