plunkety-plunk

noun, adj — 2 senses

plunkety-plunk

noun

Etymology From plunk + -ety with reduplication.

1

Figuratively, Informal, Usually A repeated plunk or twanging sound, especially a rhythmic one produced by picking a banjo or other stringed instrument.

plunkety-plunk

adj

Etymology From plunk + -ety with reduplication.

1

Figuratively, Informal Of such a sound.

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