slam dunk

noun

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2
: sure thing
the case is a slam dunk
slam-dunk verb

Examples of slam dunk in a Sentence

The vote proved to be a slam dunk for our side with a 24 to 5 win. There's no doubt that he's guilty. The case is a slam dunk.
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James hasn’t signed on for next season yet, and maybe this change of ownership changes what once appeared to be a slam dunk. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025 Non-athletes are increasingly looking to creatine, though the results here aren’t a slam dunk. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 May 2025 Unfortunately, a resolution calling for the removal of disgraced Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson in the wake of her conviction on federal corruption charges isn’t a virtue-signaling slam dunk and was once again blocked. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025 Analysts say the deal has potential for success, and while not an immediate and guaranteed slam dunk, the merger could provide opportunities for value. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for slam dunk

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of slam dunk was in 1969

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“Slam dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slam%20dunk. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

slam dunk

noun
slam-dunk
ˈslam-ˈdəŋk
verb
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