English Word · Intermediate
thwonk
To strike, or cause to strike, with a thudding noise
Pronunciation: say thwonk
Meaning
To strike, or cause to strike, with a thudding noise.
Example
As time rolls on, the odds are greater that life will sneak up and thwonk you over the head with other unforeseen expenses.
As time rolls on, the odds are greater that life will sneak up and thwonk you over the head with other unforeseen expenses.
Practice tips
- Practice thwonk out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.