as in idiot
a stupid person
don't be such a clunk and just get on with it
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as in to thud
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Recent Examples of clunk
Nathan Baird, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2022
The transmission shifts with a clunk at low speeds, and the Nissan V-6 brings a buzzing vibration into the cabin.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 29 Nov. 2022
Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
The bone seemed to clunk in but then kept slipping out again.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2015
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Noun
First, the clunk of a Jugs machine, followed quickly by the muffled zip of a football being launched.
—Nathan Baird, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2022
The transmission shifts with a clunk at low speeds, and the Nissan V-6 brings a buzzing vibration into the cabin.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 29 Nov. 2022
Verb
Ugg Fuzz Sugar Slide Ugg Fuzz Sugar Slide The Fuzz Sugar Slide looks a bit like a Birkenstock but has a more elevated, grippy sole and is lighter weight for padding around the house (and not clunking).
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
The bone seemed to clunk in but then kept slipping out again.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clunk
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Photography by Hailey Heaton February 12, 2025 Chris Panicker; Photography by Hailey Heaton The black van shudders with bass thuds in the tunnel.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
12 Feb. 2025
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In the second half, there was no tackling, only thudding.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
13 Apr. 2024
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This, plus the fact that good starting left tackles are difficult to find, bumps Stanley’s rank here in a thin free-agency class. Stats Sacks allowed 3 Penalties 12 Press.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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In theaters now Showtimes Suits LA Suits experienced the Netflix bump two years ago, so naturally, a spinoff was ordered.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 July 2021
Verb
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Solo Ball, the only UConn player to make a 3-pointer until McNeeley hit one with five minutes to go, finished with 13 points and a team-best six assists.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bellinger has pulled the ball at a 45% clip throughout his career, and he’s hit flyballs 44.3% of the time.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Each year, fire safety officials warn of the dangers of fireworks and stage demonstrations of dummies that catch fire and watermelons that explode.—
Linda Trischitta,
Sun-Sentinel.com,
10 July 2017
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At NASA Langley's Landing and Impact Research Facility, ten crash test dummies were buckled into a section of airplane fuselage and dropped from the sky.—
Chris Clarke,
Popular Mechanics,
6 July 2017
Verb
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Someone knocked on the Malibu, drawing Jeff back out of the car.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Although the bullet didn't penetrate Yarl's brain, the impact knocked him to the ground.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The article begins: Heather Massey brought Ladybird to the veterinarian when the 9-year-old mutt began having seizures.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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In Vermont, a fast-acting witness spotted a struggling 7-year-old mutt in trouble and waded into an icy river up to his waist to reunite the dog with its grateful owner.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Cunningham’s led his team in points, rebounds and assists in four games this season.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The 6-foot-2 Jones is averaging nearly 30.2 points and 14 rebounds a game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Clunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clunk. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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