Synonyms for

Thunk

Verb / θʌnk / Another word for thunk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'thunk' is an informal term that means the sound made when an object hits something solid.

Synonyms & similar words

thud clunk bang smack crash slam whack knock pound thwack wallop bash slap strike beat bump thump punch hit whomp

Example sentences

  1. I heard a loud thunk when I dropped the book.
  2. He gave the door a hard thunk with his fist.
  3. The sound of the thunk echoed through the room.
  4. The thunk of the falling tree startled the birds.
  5. She closed the lid of the box with a soft thunk.

Quotes

  • The thunk of the closing door was the last sound I heard.
  • With a loud thunk, the ball hit the wall and bounced back.
  • He heard the thunk of the knife hitting the cutting board.

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