Question 1

What does "plank down" mean?

Accepted Answer

To put something down heavily or carelessly.

Question 2

How do you use "plank down" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She planked down her heavy suitcase in the middle of the hallway.

Question 3

Is "plank down" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"plank down" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Informal and somewhat old-fashioned. Two main uses: (1) placing an object down heavily/carelessly; (2) paying money decisively on the spot (often 'plank down cash'). Both senses evoke the heavy, flat sound of a plank of wood being dropped. More common in American English than British English. 'Plonk down' is the British equivalent.

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