verb

plunk

PLUNK/plˈʌŋk/

To set something down abruptly or casually.

The man plunks the heavy bag onto the table, making the nearby spoon bounce.

A man plunks a heavy, bulging canvas bag onto a wooden table, shown at the instant its broad base lands: the bag compresses, his hands have just released the handles, and a nearby spoon bounces from the jolt.

Etymology

The abrupt-dropping sense probably arose independently through sound imitation. The word evokes the sound of something being dropped or set down heavily.

In context

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now we can actually use data to go in with a business case and plunk it down.

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More examples

He plunked a stack of folders onto my desk.
Just plunk your suitcase by the door.
She plunks down twenty dollars for a ticket.

Forms

plunk · plunks · plunked · plunking

Similar words

put: Neutral about manner; does not imply abrupt or casual placement.
slap: Suggests sharper force or impact when setting something down.