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clunk.

A dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/klʌŋk/
  1. A dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact.

  2. The sound of liquid coming out of a bottle, etc.; a glucking sound.

    dated
  3. dull; foolish; stupid or silly person.

    derogatory · offensive
Where this word comes from

Onomatopoeic.

verb/klʌŋk/
  1. To make such a sound.

    Her old bicycle was clunking along the road.
Where this word comes from

Onomatopoeic.

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