plunk down v., 
informal 1. To drop down; fall. 
 After walking a mile we plunked down on a bench to rest. 2.
 After walking a mile we plunked down on a bench to rest. 2. To drop something noisily or firmly. 
 He plunked the heavy suitcase down at the station. 3.
 He plunked the heavy suitcase down at the station. 3. To pay out, primarily an excessive amount 
 I had to plunk down $55 for a concert ticket.
 I had to plunk down $55 for a concert ticket.  [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲