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plunk

[pluhngk] / plʌŋk /
VERB
throw down
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The short “Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom,” for instance, is a humorous tale about the discovery of music.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

Plunk is joined by receiver Wayne Ruby and linebacker Rossy Moore on the first team.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2022

Plunk down your newfound cash on a Free Willy-style adventure.

From Time • Jan. 13, 2016

Karen Plunk with Lone Star Auctioneers says in a release from Perdue’s office that the coin is the most famous Lincoln penny that can still be found.

From Washington Times • May 26, 2015

“Gawd almighty. You want to stop all chance of ever having any kind of social life? Dorothy Plunk sees you and Quentin hanging out together, she’s going to lose interest right there.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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