Dunking: meaning, definitions and examples

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dunking

 

[ หˆdสŒล‹kษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

basketball

The action of forcefully putting the ball through the basket in basketball.

Examples of usage

  • He made a spectacular dunk in the game.
  • The crowd went wild after his powerful dunk.
Context #2 | Verb

basketball

To score by putting the ball through the basket in a forceful manner.

Examples of usage

  • He dunked the ball over the defender.
  • She has a talent for dunking in games.

Translations

Translations of the word "dunking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mergulhando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฌเค•เฅ€ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eintauchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencelupkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฝัƒั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zanurzanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒณใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plonger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sumergir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daldฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉํฌ์Š›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ponoล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ namoฤenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฃ็ฏฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potapljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sumergir

Etymology

The term 'dunking' in basketball originated in the 1930s when players started to slam the ball through the hoop with force. It quickly became a popular and exciting way to score points in the game, captivating audiences with its intensity and athleticism. Over the years, dunking has evolved into an art form, with players showcasing creativity and skill in their dunks. Today, dunking remains a highlight-reel play that electrifies fans and energizes teams.

See also: dunk.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,041, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.