kerplunk
Sound of dropping
Kerplunk is an exclamation or adverb representing the sound of something falling or dropping into water or onto a surface with a heavy, resonant thud.
The *ker-* prefix intensifies the basic *plunk*, suggesting a more dramatic or emphatic impact.
The phone slipped from her hand and landed kerplunk in the toilet.
Kerplunk is also a children's game involving marbles that drop through a tube when supporting sticks are removed.
Dull impact noise
Soft dropping sound
- splashLiquid scattering on impact
- splooshLiquid impact sound
- dripLiquid falling slowly
- dropFall or release
gurgle · bubble · ripple · submerge · sink · dunk · plunge · immerse
Small spherical game pieces
- sticksSlender wood pieces
- tubeHollow cylindrical passage
- HasbroAmerican toy conglomerate
- tabletopHorizontal furniture surface
dexterity · steady · remove · balance · tumble · cascade · strategy · players
Sharp and unexpected
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- instantaneousHappening without any delay
- swiftMoving with speed
- immediateHappening without delay
quick · spontaneous · unforeseen · startling · unanticipated · precipitous · surprise · jolt
thud
Dull impact noise
smash · bang · clatter · wallop · slam · hit · drop · fall · tumble · topple
plop
Soft dropping sound
drop · gurgle · bubble · ripple · submerge · sink · dunk · plunge · immerse · water
marbles
Small spherical game pieces
tabletop · dexterity · steady · remove · balance · tumble · cascade · strategy · players · turns
abrupt
Sharp and unexpected
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- instantaneousHappening without any delay
- swiftMoving with speed
immediate · quick · spontaneous · unforeseen · startling · unanticipated · precipitous · surprise · jolt · snap