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- [klongk, klawngk]
- /klɒŋk, klɔŋk/
- /klˈɒŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klongk, klawngk]
- /klɒŋk, klɔŋk/
Definitions of clonk word
- verb clonk to make a loud dull thud 3
- verb clonk to hit 3
- noun clonk a loud thudding sound 3
- abbreviation CLONK clunk 3
- noun clonk a low, dull sound of impact, as of a heavy object striking against another. 1
- noun clonk An abrupt, heavy sound of impact. 1
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Origin of clonk
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; imitative
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Clonk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clonk popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
clonk usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clonk
noun, verb clonk
- bang — If something bangs, it makes a sudden loud noise, once or several times.
- beat — If you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard.
- blow — When a wind or breeze blows, the air moves.
- clout — If you clout someone, you hit them.
- clump — A clump of things such as trees or plants is a small group of them growing together.
noun clonk
Antonyms for clonk
noun clonk
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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