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单词 plunk down
释义

plunk down

verb

plunked down or plonked down; plunking down or plonking down; plunks down

intransitive verb

: to drop abruptly : settle into position

transitive verb

1
a
: to put down usually firmly or abruptly
plunked the items down on the counter
b
: to settle (oneself) into position
plunked himself down on the bench
2
: to pay out
reluctant to plunk down the money for a new car

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web After all that, there is a chance that some of the countless people who also plunk down a few bucks for a ticket could hit the winning numbers, meaning the potential jackpot would be divided in half or in thirds. Scott Mcfetridge, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2022 After all that, there is a chance that some of the countless people who also plunk down a few bucks for a ticket could hit the winning numbers, meaning the potential jackpot would be divided in half or in thirds. Scott Mcfetridge, ajc, 26 July 2022 This tower fan is ideal for anyone with pets who wants fresher air indoors and doesn’t want to plunk down $399 for a Dyson. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 13 Apr. 2021 Of course, most entry-level collectors can’t plunk down hundreds of thousands of dollars for a first edition. New York Times, 7 May 2022 The children who flock to Disney movies and theme parks and wear the costumes and princess dresses don’t plunk down the money to do so. WSJ, 7 Apr. 2022 Now may be the perfect time to plunk down $37.5 million and say yippee-ki-yay to this once-in-a-lifetime property. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2022 For buyers who can’t afford to plunk down a 20 percent down payment — the threshold at which buyers avoid costly mortgage insurance — a shared appreciation agreement might be an option. New York Times, 18 Feb. 2022 Fisker is now accepting reservations for the Pear, and interested customers need to plunk down $250 for the first reservation and $100 for a second reservation at a later date. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 15 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

plunk down

verb

as in to strike down

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • strike down
  • knock down
  • knock over
  • plop
  • topple
  • throw down
  • level
  • floor
  • bungle
  • fumble
  • bobble
  • flatten
  • throw
  • foozle
  • submerge
  • immerse
  • sink
  • lower
  • depress
  • drop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • raise
  • lift
  • pick up
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