Meaning of the word dunked in English

What does dunked mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dunked

US /dʌŋkt/
UK /dʌŋkt/

Past Tense

1.

to dip (food) into a liquid before eating it

Example:
He dunked his biscuit in his tea.
She dunked the donut in her coffee.
2.

to push or throw (someone or something) into water

Example:
The kids dunked their friend in the pool.
He was dunked in the cold water as a prank.
3.

to score by forcing the ball down through the basket with the hand

Example:
The basketball player dunked the ball with great force.
He jumped high and dunked the ball.
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