Dunk
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Dunk
Verb
- To submerge briefly in a liquid.
"I like to dunk my donut in my apple cider."
- To set down carelessly.
"Parents shouldn't just dunk their kids in front of the TV."
- To put the ball directly downward through the hoop while grabbing onto the rim with power.
"The center spun quickly and dunked the ball with authority."
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Noun
- The act or instance of dunking, particularly in basketball.
"The point guard threaded a pass with pinpoint precision to the power forward for an easy dunk."