Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Thunk.
How to pronounce thunk:
US
Thunk - as a noun
A dull hollow sound
Example: "The basketball made a thunk as it hit the rim"
Thunk - as a verb
To strike against something, without breakage, making a "thunk" sound.
Example: "I was thunked on the head by his stick."
(functional programming) to delay (a computation).
To map (machine data) from one system-specific form to another.
Thunk - as an interjection
Representing the dull sound of the impact of a heavy object striking another and coming to an immediate standstill, with neither object being broken by the impact.
Example Sentences
"He heard a loud thunk as the hammer hit the nail."
"The door closed with a heavy thunk."
"She felt a thunk on her head as something fell from above."
"The thunk of the falling tree echoed through the forest."
"He threw the stone into the water, and it made a satisfying thunk."
Word Game Points
Is THUNK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thunk is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THUNK has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is THUNK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thunk is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHUNK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is THUNK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thunk is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHUNK has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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