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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Sophomore center Flory Bidunga immediately announced himself in strong fashion with an offensive rebound and putback on KU’s first possession, then a rim-rattling slam dunk on its second. Brendan Marks, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025 Later Punch would finally ignite the Schollmaier Arena crowd with a one-handed slam dunk in transition. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025 That said, the case is not a slam dunk at all, says conservative scholar Jonathan Adler, of William and Mary Law School. Nina Totenberg, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025 The Tar Heels went ahead by eight points on a slam dunk by Worthy and a pair of Jordan free throws with about a minute to play. Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

slam dunk

noun
slam-dunk
ˈslam-ˈdəŋk
verb
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