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Plummet Definition & Meaning

plummet
noun
  1. the metal bob of a plumb line
verb
  1. drop sharply; "The stock market plummeted"

"Plummet" in song lyrics

See how plummet is used in real songs:

  • "Think about it while the competition plummet"
    7L & Esoteric — Knockout (Victory Lap)
  • "Bundled in my humble little plummet"
    Aesop Rock — 1,000 Deaths
  • "If I can't eat -- somebody's stock's gonna plummet"
    Buddha Monk & Da Manchuz f/ Popa Chief — Pow Wow

Usage tips for "plummet"

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Frequently asked questions

What does plummet mean?
the metal bob of a plumb line drop sharply; "The stock market plummeted"
What part of speech is plummet?
Plummet is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does plummet have?
Plummet has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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