Clunk
verb
To make a dull, heavy sound, often when a large object falls or hits something.
The toolbox clunked loudly when it fell off the shelf.
Usage tips
Neutral
clunk sound, clunk noise, clunk down
verb
To move or operate in an awkward or clumsy manner.
He clunked around the room, trying not to bump into anything.
Usage tips
Informal
clunk about, clunky movement, clunky style
verb
To make a dull, heavy sound, often when a large object falls or hits something.
The toolbox clunked loudly when it fell off the shelf.
Usage tips
Neutral
clunk sound, clunk noise, clunk down
verb
To move or operate in an awkward or clumsy manner.
He clunked around the room, trying not to bump into anything.
Usage tips
Informal
clunk about, clunky movement, clunky style
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sound Associations
The word evokes images of something heavy hitting the ground.
The clunk of the door shutting indicated something was wrong.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Often used informally to describe awkward situations.
Her comment led to a clunk in the conversation.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Nuance
Different cultures may use this term differently in humor or conversational settings.
In some cultures, making a 'clunking' sound may signify an error.
Pro Tip 1/3Sound Associations
The word evokes images of something heavy hitting the ground.
The clunk of the door shutting indicated something was wrong.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Often used informally to describe awkward situations.
Her comment led to a clunk in the conversation.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Nuance
Different cultures may use this term differently in humor or conversational settings.
In some cultures, making a 'clunking' sound may signify an error.
Pro Tip 1/3Sound Associations
The word evokes images of something heavy hitting the ground.
The clunk of the door shutting indicated something was wrong.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Often used informally to describe awkward situations.
Her comment led to a clunk in the conversation.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Nuance
Different cultures may use this term differently in humor or conversational settings.
In some cultures, making a 'clunking' sound may signify an error.
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