clunk — [klʌŋk] n [Date: 1700 1800; Origin: From the sound] a loud sound made when two solid objects hit each other ▪ the clunk of the car door being shut >clunk v [I and T] … Dictionary of contemporary English
clunk|y — «KLUHNG kee», adjective, clunk|i|er, clunk|i|est. making a heavy, thumping sound; clunking: »clunky shoes … Useful english dictionary
clunk — [ klʌŋk ] noun singular a low sound made when one hard heavy object hits another ╾ clunk verb intransitive or transitive … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
clunk — clunk; clunk·er; … English syllables
clunk — ► NOUN ▪ a dull, heavy sound such as that made by thick pieces of metal striking together. ► VERB ▪ move with or make a clunk. ORIGIN imitative … English terms dictionary
clunk — [kluŋk] n. [echoic] 1. a dull, heavy, hollow sound 2. Informal a heavy blow 3. Slang a dull or stupid person vi., vt. to move or strike with a clunk or clunks … English World dictionary
clunk|er — «KLUHNG kuhr», noun. U.S. Slang. 1. an old, rickety automobile or other machine; rattletrap. 2. any thing of little value: »His latest book is a clunker. ╂[< clunk + er1] … Useful english dictionary
clunk — (v.) 1796, to make the sound of a cork being pulled from a bottle; imitative. This was the main sense through most of 19c. Meaning to hit, strike is attested from 1940s. Related: Clunked; clunking … Etymology dictionary
clunk — I. verb Etymology: imitative Date: circa 1796 intransitive verb 1. to make a clunk 2. to hit something with a clunk transitive verb to strike or hit with a clunk II. noun Date: 1823 … New Collegiate Dictionary
clunk — UK [klʌŋk] / US noun [singular] a low sound made when one hard heavy object hits another Derived word: clunk UK / US verb intransitive/transitive Word forms clunk : present tense I/you/we/they clunk he/she/it clunks present participle clunking… … English dictionary