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Definition dunk in American English

dunk verb

[transitive] verb
/dʌŋk/
1

to put something into liquid for a short time before taking it out again

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soak submerge dip
1.1

to put a piece of cake, bread, etc. into a drink before eating it

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soak submerge dip
2

to push someone's head and shoulders under water as a joke

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go down carry sink
3

to throw the ball downward into the basket during a game of basketball

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backboard basket basketball
Definition dunk in American English