kerchunk

/ˈkər.tʃʌŋk/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a loud, sudden noise, typically when something falls or collapses

“The old building kerchunked to the ground during the earthquake.”

2. noun

a loud, sudden noise, typically when something falls or collapses

“The kerchunk of the tree hitting the ground startled the hikers.”

Synonyms

  • crash
  • thud

Antonyms

  • silence
  • whisper