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Clonk vs Clunk - What's the difference?

clonk | clunk |

As nouns the difference between clonk and clunk

is that clonk is the abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact while clunk is a dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact.

As verbs the difference between clonk and clunk

is that clonk is to make such a sound while clunk is to make such a sound.

clonk

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact.
  • * 2002 , Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man
    • The minute hand moved with a clonk , and shuddered to a halt on the 9.
  • A stick-like tool used to strike the surface of the water and produce a sound that causes nearby fish to attack the bait.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make such a sound.

    • clunk

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • to make such a sound