THUNK
/θʌŋk/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, interjection, noun
Definition of THUNK
To strike against something, without breakage, making a "thunk" sound.
"I was thunked on the head by his stick."
Representing the dull sound of the impact of a heavy object striking another and coming to an immediate standstill, with neither object being broken by the impact.
(functional programming) A delayed computation.
In the Scheme programming language, a function or procedure taking no arguments.
A mapping of machine data from one system-specific form to another, usually for compatibility reasons, such as from 16-bit addresses to 32-bit to allow a 16-bit program to run on a 32-bit operating system.
(functional programming) To delay (a computation).
To map (machine data) from one system-specific form to another.
Examples of THUNK in a Sentence
- "I was thunked on the head by his stick."
Word Details
Is THUNK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THUNK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: THUNK uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for THUNK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | u | n | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THUNK
12 words from the letters in THUNK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use THUNK in Word Games
THUNK is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, THUNK is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THUNK to find 12 additional valid words.