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English word origin

Etymology of plup

Imitative of the sound. Compare plop.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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intj

Indicating the plup sound.

noun

A sound or action like liquid hitting a hard surface, or an object falling into a body of water.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Imitative of the sound. Compare plop.

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