Makes a heavy, dull sound when hitting something; can also mean something breaks down or stops working suddenly.
Onomatopoeia—the word imitates the sound it describes. First appeared in English writing around the 1920s, capturing mechanical or metallic sounds.
Onomatopoeia words like 'clunk' are special because they bypass your language processing—your brain almost hears the actual sound, which is why they're so satisfying in writing and comics!
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