plunk

/plʌŋk/
noun
  1. A dull, hollow sound, like something heavy dropping into liquid or hitting a surface.
    • The coin made a soft plunk when it fell into the fountain.
    • There was a plunk from the kitchen as the pot dropped.
    • We heard a loud plunk as the rock hit the water.
verb
  1. To put or place something down heavily or carelessly, often with a dull sound.
    • She plunked the heavy box onto the table.
    • He plunked his backpack on the floor and sat down.
    • The waiter plunked the plates down without a word.
  2. To play a musical instrument, especially a guitar or banjo, by plucking the strings.
    • He sat on the porch and plunked his guitar softly.
    • The musician plunked the strings of his ukulele.
    • She plunked a few notes on the banjo to warm up.
  3. To drop or fall with a dull, hollow sound.
    • A heavy raindrop plunked onto the metal roof.
    • The apple plunked to the ground from the tree.
    • The stone plunked into the pond, sending ripples across the water.