How Do You Spell PLONK?

Pronunciation: [plˈɒŋk] (IPA)

The word "plonk" is pronounced as /plɒŋk/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of this word reflects the way it sounds, with the "pl" consonant blend and short "o" vowel sound followed by the nasal "ng" sound and ending with the unvoiced "k" sound. This word is often used informally to describe the sound of an object hitting a surface, or a dull and unrefined sound. It can also be used to describe a cheap or inferior wine.

PLONK Meaning and Definition

  1. Plonk is a noun that can have multiple meanings depending on the context, but it is most commonly used to describe cheap, low-quality wine. In this sense, it refers to a beverage that lacks both flavor and sophistication. The term "plonk" originated in Britain and is often used informally or humorously to convey disdain for a particular wine's taste or quality.

    Additionally, "plonk" can also be used as a verb, meaning to place something down in a careless or heavy-handed manner. For example, one might say, "He plonked the groceries on the counter." In this sense, it suggests a lack of grace or consideration when handling objects.

    Furthermore, "plonk" can be used figuratively to describe the sound made when an object hits or falls into water. This usage is often associated with comic strips or cartoons, indicating a sudden and heavy impact. It can be an onomatopoeic representation of the sound produced.

    It is worth noting that "plonk" is a primarily informal term and may be considered somewhat colloquial or slang. Its usage is more common in British English but has gained some recognition in other English-speaking regions due to its expressive nature and versatility in different contexts.

Common Misspellings for PLONK

Etymology of PLONK

The term "plonk" originated in British English and is a colloquialism that refers to an inexpensive or low-quality wine. The etymology of the word is uncertain, but there are a few suggested origins.

One theory proposes that "plonk" derives from the sound made when a bottle of wine is placed on a table or bar counter. The noise it produces is believed to be the source of the term.

Another proposed origin suggests that "plonk" comes from the French word "vin blanc", meaning "white wine". The pronunciation of "vin blanc" by English soldiers during World War I is thought to have led to the creation of the term "plonk".

Additionally, there is a hypothesis that "plonk" comes from Polari, a British slang used by actors and circus folk.

Idioms with the word PLONK

  • plonk sth down The idiom "plonk something down" means to place or set something down with force, without much care or delicacy, often in a clumsy or heavy-handed manner.

Similar spelling words for PLONK

Plural form of PLONK is PLONKS

Conjugate verb Plonk

CONDITIONAL

I would plonk
you would plonk
he/she/it would plonk
we would plonk
they would plonk

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be plonking
you would be plonking
he/she/it would be plonking
we would be plonking
they would be plonking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have plonk
you would have plonk
he/she/it would have plonk
we would have plonk
they would have plonk

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been plonking
you would have been plonking
he/she/it would have been plonking
we would have been plonking
they would have been plonking

FUTURE

I will plonk
you will plonk
he/she/it will plonk
we will plonk
they will plonk

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be plonking
you will be plonking
he/she/it will be plonking
we will be plonking
they will be plonking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have plonked
you will have plonked
he/she/it will have plonked
we will have plonked
they will have plonked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been plonking
you will have been plonking
he/she/it will have been plonking
we will have been plonking
they will have been plonking

IMPERATIVE

you plonk
we let´s plonk

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to plonk

PAST

I plonked
you plonked
he/she/it plonked
we plonked
they plonked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was plonking
you were plonking
he/she/it was plonking
we were plonking
they were plonking

PAST PARTICIPLE

plonked

PAST PERFECT

I had plonked
you had plonked
he/she/it had plonked
we had plonked
they had plonked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been plonking
you had been plonking
he/she/it had been plonking
we had been plonking
they had been plonking

PRESENT

I plonk
you plonk
he/she/it plonks
we plonk
they plonk

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am plonking
you are plonking
he/she/it is plonking
we are plonking
they are plonking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

plonking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have plonked
you have plonked
he/she/it has plonked
we have plonked
they have plonked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been plonking
you have been plonking
he/she/it has been plonking
we have been plonking
they have been plonking
I would have plonked
we would have plonked
you would have plonked
he/she/it would have plonked
they would have plonked

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