Dunk: meaning, definitions and examples

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dunk

[ dʌŋk ]

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in basketball

To score by putting the ball through the basket from above

Synonyms

jam, slam dunk

Examples of usage

He dunked the ball with authority
She dunked over the defender for an impressive two points

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in food

To dip or submerge food quickly into a liquid

Synonyms

dip, submerge

Examples of usage

She dunked her cookie in the milk before eating it
He dunked the bread in the soup for added flavor

Translations

Translations of the word "dunk" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mergulhar

🇮🇳 डुबकी लगाना

🇩🇪 eintauchen

🇮🇩 mencelupkan

🇺🇦 занурювати

🇵🇱 zanurzyć

🇯🇵 ダンク

🇫🇷 plonger

🇪🇸 sumergir

🇹🇷 daldırmak

🇰🇷 담그다

🇸🇦 يغمر

🇨🇿 ponořit

🇸🇰 ponoriť

🇨🇳 浸

🇸🇮 potopiti

🇮🇸 dýfa

🇰🇿 сүңгіту

🇬🇪 ჩაყვინთვა

🇦🇿 batırmaq

🇲🇽 sumergir

Word origin

The origin of the word 'dunk' in basketball dates back to the 1930s when it was used to describe a player scoring by putting the ball through the basket from above. In food, the term 'dunk' has been used to describe quickly dipping or submerging food into a liquid for added flavor since the late 19th century.