plunk 
/ˈplʌŋk/ verb
plunks; plunked; plunk·ing /ˈplʌŋk/ verb informal 1 chiefly US : to pull or hit a string or key on a musical instrument with your fingers especially in a way that makes a brief, somewhat harsh sound [+ obj] ▪ You've been plunking that banjo all afternoon! ▪ She plunked out a little tune on the piano. [no obj] ▪ plunking away on a guitar 2 [+ obj] US : to hit (someone or something) especially with a ball
▪ The pitcher plunked the first two batters of the game. 3 always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] chiefly US : to drop or place (something or someone) in a forceful and often careless way : plop
▪ He plunked [=(Brit) plonked] the suitcase onto the bench. ▪ She plunked a mug of coffee on the counter. — often used figuratively ▪ He was plunked down into a job he wasn't qualified to do.
▪ The pitcher plunked the first two batters of the game.
▪ He plunked [=(Brit) plonked] the suitcase onto the bench. ▪ She plunked a mug of coffee on the counter. — often used figuratively ▪ He was plunked down into a job he wasn't qualified to do.
plunk down
[phrasal verb] informal 1 plunk down (money) or plunk (money) down US : to pay or spend (money)
▪ He just plunked down $25,000 for a new car. 2 plunk down or plunk yourself down chiefly US : to sit or lie down suddenly in a careless way
▪ He plunked down [=(Brit) plonked down] beside me. ▪ She plunked herself down on the sofa.
▪ He just plunked down $25,000 for a new car.
▪ He plunked down [=(Brit) plonked down] beside me. ▪ She plunked herself down on the sofa.
