General
dunt
What does dunt mean?
A knock, bump or blow; as a verb, to bump against.
"The car got a wee dunt in the car park."
Origin
Scots, imitative of a dull thumping knock.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'dunt' mean?
It means a bump, knock or blow. As a verb it means to bump against something.
How do you use 'dunt'?
Of a minor knock, e.g. 'The car got a wee dunt in the car park', or 'I duntit ma heid aff the shelf'.
Where does 'dunt' come from?
It is a Scots word imitative of the dull thumping sound of a knock.
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