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Plonk

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

To place heavily; to fall with a large thud; slang for cheap wine.

Related Names

Plonker, Plunker.

Famous Usage

Australian slang term for cheap wine, popularized in casual drinking culture.

Screen Details

Plonk' appears in British comedies like 'Only Fools and Horses' as slang. The term gained exposure in the Australian TV series 'Kath and Kim' when discussing wine.

Personality Plus

Playful, clumsy, and endearingly awkward - suits a pet who's a bit goofy and tends to bump into things or make amusing blunders.

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