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:
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He dunked his biscuit in his tea.
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She dunked the donut in her coffee.
2.
to push or throw (someone or something) into water
Example:
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The kids dunked their friend in the pool.
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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:
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The basketball player dunked the ball with great force.
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He jumped high and dunked the ball.