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Dunked Meaning in English

word · lemma: dunk

ˈdəŋkt
DUNGKT
dˈʌŋkt
DUNGKT

Definition

The past tense of 'dunk': to quickly dip something (like food) into a liquid, or to score by putting the ball directly into the basket in basketball.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and common in food and sports. Frequently heard with cookies and milk or coffee. In basketball, refers to a forceful, stylish way of scoring. Not used for deep, lengthy soaking—'soaked' fits better there.

Example Sentences

He dunked his cookie in the milk.

basic

Sara dunked her bread into the soup.

basic

He dunked the basketball and scored two points.

basic

I accidentally dunked my sleeve in the coffee while reaching for the sugar.

natural

The kids dunked their french fries in ketchup and giggled.

natural

He was so tall that he simply dunked without even jumping.

natural