Dunk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dʌŋk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dunk is a verb meaning (transitive) To submerge briefly in a liquid.
Meaning
(transitive) To submerge briefly in a liquid.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To set down carelessly.
- (ambitransitive, basketball) To put the ball directly downward through the hoop while grabbing onto the rim with power.
- (intransitive, Internet slang) To put down on social media [with on].
- The act or instance of dunking, particularly in basketball.
Example Sentences
I like to dunk my donut in my apple cider.
She gave the biscuit a dunk in her cup of milk.
Parents shouldn't just dunk their kids in front of the TV.
The center spun quickly and dunked the ball with authority.
Word Forms
- dunks
- dunking
- dunked
Synonyms for dunk
Depending on context, synonyms include plunge, souse, dip, douse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plunge, douse, dip, souse, soak, dive.
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Sources & Attribution
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