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slam dunk

noun

Definition of slam dunk

  1. 1 :  dunk shot

  2. 2 :  sure thing the case is a slam dunk

slam–dunk

play \ˈslam-ˈdəŋk\ verb

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Examples of slam dunk in a Sentence

  1. The vote proved to be a slam dunk for our side with a 24 to 5 win.

  2. There's no doubt that he's guilty. The case is a slam dunk.

First Known Use of slam dunk

1972

slam dunk Synonyms

Synonyms
cinch, lock, shoo-in, sure thing
Related Words
certainty, inevitability; eventuality; foregone conclusion
Near Antonyms
dark horse, long shot

SLAM DUNK Defined for English Language Learners

slam dunk

noun

Definition of slam dunk for English Language Learners

  • : something that is sure to happen or be successful

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