clonk
[klongk, klawngk]
/klɒŋk, klɔŋk/
noun
1.
a low, dull sound of impact, as of a heavy object striking against another.
verb (used without object), verb (used with object)
2.
to make or cause to make such a sound.
Also,
clunk
.
Origin
1925-30;
imitative
British Dictionary definitions for
clonk
clonk
/
klɒŋk
/
verb
1.
(
intransitive
) to make a loud dull thud
2.
(
transitive
) (
informal
) to hit
noun
3.
a loud thudding sound
Word Origin
C20: of imitative origin
Word Origin and History for
clonk
v.
1930, imitative. Related:
Clonked
;
clonking
.
Slang definitions & phrases for
clonk
clonk
verb
clunk
(1930s+)