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dunking

Dunking (noun) means the act of briefly submerging something, or someone, in a liquid. Example: “Dunking the doughnut in coffee is half the fun of eating it.”

noun
1
The act of briefly submerging something, or someone, in a liquid.
"Dunking the doughnut in coffee is half the fun of eating it."
2
The act of slamming a basketball through the hoop.
"His dunking ability made him the star of the team."

How to use dunking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of dunking something — dipping it in liquid or slamming a basketball down.

Word forms

dunkings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dunking” mean?

The word “dunking” means the act of briefly submerging something, or someone, in a liquid. In plain terms, the action of dunking something — dipping it in liquid or slamming a basketball down.

How do you use “dunking” in a sentence?

Here is “dunking” used in a sentence: “Dunking the doughnut in coffee is half the fun of eating it.”

What part of speech is “dunking”?

“Dunking” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dunking” have?

“Dunking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of briefly submerging something, or someone, in a liquid.

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