kerchunk

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ker- +‎ chunk.

Noun[edit]

kerchunk (plural kerchunks)

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

Adverb[edit]

kerchunk (not comparable)

  1. With a sudden heavy blow or thump.