Plonk is an internet slang term used to describe ignoring or blocking someone on a messaging or forum platform. It implies dismissing someone’s message or presence, often because they are being repetitive, annoying, or have a history of negative interactions.
Example 1:
Person A: I just can’t believe you still support that team, they are awful!
Person B: Plonk.
Explanation: In this example, Person B uses “plonk” to indicate that they are ignoring or blocking Person A’s message, possibly because they find their comment about the sports team annoying or repetitive.
Example 2:
Person C: Hi everyone, I’m new to this forum. Can anyone help me?
Person D: Welcome! Don’t listen to Person E, they’re always negative and unhelpful. Plonk them!
Explanation: Person D advises Person C to “plonk” Person E, suggesting that they ignore or block them. This implies that Person E has a history of being unhelpful or negative, and it would be best to avoid their interactions for a better forum experience.
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