kerchunk

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word kerchunk. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word kerchunk, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say kerchunk in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word kerchunk you have here. The definition of the word kerchunk will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofkerchunk, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From ker- +‎ chunk.

Noun

kerchunk (plural kerchunks)

  1. A sudden heavy blow or thump.
    Synonyms: kerplunk, plunk, thud
    • 1885, Woman's Board of Missions, Life and light for woman: Volume 15:
      But this kerchunk, kerchunk — that's the sieve motion.

Adverb

kerchunk (not comparable)

  1. With a sudden heavy blow or thump.