Clonk
/klɒŋk/ noun, verb, slang
noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact.
"Our milkman is a jovial character, but not one given to yodelling at the customers on his round. Only the resounding "clonk" of bottles advises us that a couple of pints have been left on the doorstep."
- 2 A stick-like tool used to strike the surface of the water and produce a sound that causes nearby fish to attack the bait.
Verb
- 1 To make such a sound.
"One half-naked kid with a garrison cap clonked on the marimba; the little black rubber balls on his sticks struck fast."
- 2 To wallop, clobber. informal
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"Our milkman is a jovial character, but not one given to yodelling at the customers on his round. Only the resounding "clonk" of bottles advises us that a couple of pints have been left on the doorstep."
Etymology
Imitative. Compare clink, clank, clunk.