kerplunk
9.9
An exclamation said to copy a sudden heavy splash or thud
- interjection
- /kərˈplʌŋk/
- Informal
:
¡plof!
- And then... kerplunk!
Examples
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When the ice finally broke, it went kerplunk into the water.
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He dropped the heavy stone, and it made a loud kerplunk as it hit the ground.
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The kids laughed as their toy fell into the pool with a big kerplunk.
Synonyms
37
8.6
A word that copies the sound of a loud hit, gunshot, or explosion
covers blunt heavy thuds or splashes, not sharp explosive sounds
1
9.9
A word you say to show a short, funny hit sound
is used for serious heavy impacts rather than light comic noises
9.9
A short sound people make to copy a dull hit
is used for heavier wet or thudding impacts rather than dry strikes
whump
vskerplunk
9.9
A short sound people use to show a sudden dull hit
focuses on the audible heavy splash or deep thud after impact
9.9
A short sound like a soft smack or small splash
refers to larger, heavier splashes or thuds rather than soft ones
tuk
vskerplunk
9.9
A short sound that copies a quick knock on a door
expresses a heavier, longer impact or splash, not a quick tap
Compounds
Surface Forms
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Etymology
As an exclamation, kerplunk simply copies the sound of a big drop or splash, much like the small word plunk. So people say kerplunk to show a sudden 'heavy splash or thud'.