How to Pronounce "dunk on"
expression
DUNGK-awn
DUNGK-on
Definition
In basketball, 'dunk on' means to jump and score by forcefully putting the ball through the hoop over an opponent. Informally, it also means to defeat, embarrass, or insult someone, especially in a showy way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdəŋk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
dˈʌŋk/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUNGK-awn
UK
DUNGK-on
Listen in Context
He loves to dunk on his opponents during the game.
She dunked on me with her quick answer in class.
Did you see him dunk on three players last night?
Wow, you really dunked on him with that comeback.