Plunk | v. t. [ Imitative. ] [ Chiefly Colloq. ] 1. To pluck and release quickly (a musical string); to twang. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] 2. To throw, push, drive heavily, plumply, or suddenly; as, to plunk down a dollar; also, to hit or strike. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] 3. To be a truant from (school). [ Scot. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |
Plunk | v. i. [ Chiefly Colloq. ] 1. To make a quick, hollow, metallic, or harsh sound, as by pulling hard on a taut string and quickly releasing it; of a raven, to croak. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] 2. To drop or sink down suddenly or heavily; to plump. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] 3. To play truant, or “hooky”. [ Scot. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |