dunked; dunking; dunks
Definition of dunk
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to dip (something, such as a piece of bread) into a beverage while eating
2
: to dip or submerge temporarily in liquid
3
: to throw (a basketball) into the basket from above the rim
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The first known use of dunk was in 1926
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