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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Somebody currently playing in the top nine is getting bumped.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The five-time Oscar-winning Sean Baker drama is bumping more than 500% this weekend and looks to earn another $1.7 million or so.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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,
21 Feb. 2025
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The stupid!—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 July 2021
Verb
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The 26-year-old Maleficent star was one of the first to hit the carpet, floating in a white gown that was chosen after a hands-on fitting with Burton, 51, herself.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Xiaomi’s shares, which are listed in Hong Kong, hit a record high this week.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Souring consumer sentiment knocked sports stocks back 4% in February, as apparel and gear makers bore the brunt of a market wide slump.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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According to the online world, in comparison, Conan knocked it out the park with his jokes and songs.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The British Ministry of Defence's answer is using the mechanical mutts to make detecting and defusing bombs safer and more efficient.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
5 Feb. 2025
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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
Verb
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On top of her rebounding, Strong leads the Huskies in both steals (2.4) and blocks (1.5) per game while averaging 3.4 assists and shooting 58.4% from the field.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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More news: Top 5 Landing Spots for All-Pro WR Davante Adams After Shocking Jets Release With a new coaching staff in place, the Cowboys are hoping to rebound from their uncharacteristic 7-10 record.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Clunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clunk. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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