Kerplunk Meaning in English

word

US

kərˈplʌŋk

ker-PLUNK

UK

kˈɜːplʌŋk

kur-PLUNK

Definition

'Kerplunk' is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of something heavy falling into water or landing with a dull splash or thud.

Usage & Nuances

'Kerplunk' is informal and mainly used in writing to create a fun, vivid description of sounds. It’s usually for heavy objects or something falling with impact, especially into water. Often used in children’s stories or cartoons.

• Spanish: chof - plof (sonido)
• Portuguese (BR): plonc - ploft (som ao cair)
• Portuguese (PT): plonc - ploft (som ao cair)
• Chinese (Simplified): 扑通（拟声词）
• Chinese (Traditional): 撲通（擬聲詞）
• Hindi: धड़ाम (ध्वनि)
• Arabic: بَلاَكْ (صوت سقوط شيء في الماء أو على سطح)
• Bengali: ধপাস - ছপাস
• Russian: бульк - плюх
• Japanese: ドボン - ドサッ
• Vietnamese: tõm - bốp
• Korean: 철퍽 - 퍽
• Turkish: şap - pata
• Urdu: دھپ - چھپ
• Indonesian: byur - gedebuk

Example Sentences

The stone hit the pond with a loud kerplunk.

basic

I dropped my toy in the bath and heard a kerplunk.

basic

When the melon fell off the table, it landed with a kerplunk.

basic

Suddenly, we all heard a big kerplunk from the kitchen.

natural

You threw your backpack in the corner and it landed with a big kerplunk.

natural

As soon as it hit the water, there was a satisfying kerplunk.

natural