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clonk

verb \ˈkläŋk, ˈklȯŋk\

Definition of CLONK

intransitive verb
:  to make a dull hollow thumping sound
transitive verb
:  to cause to clonk
— clonk noun
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Origin of CLONK

imitative
First Known Use: 1930

Rhymes with CLONK

ankh, bonk, bronc, conch, conk, honk, Planck, plonk, wonk, zonk

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