Pronunciation: /ˈdʌŋkɪŋ/
noun the act of dunking, especially in basketball when a player scores by putting the ball directly into the hoop with one or both hands
A1 I enjoy dunking cookies in milk.
A2 The kids were dunking their donuts in hot chocolate.
B1 Dunking bread in olive oil is a common practice in Mediterranean cuisine.
B2 The basketball player made a spectacular dunking move during the game.
C1 The art of dunking in basketball requires precision and skill.
C2 He set a new record for the most consecutive dunking shots in a row.
verb to dip or submerge something into a liquid
A1 I like dunking cookies in milk.
A2 She was dunking her donut in coffee.
B1 The basketball player was dunking the ball with ease.
B2 He practiced dunking over and over to perfect his technique.
C1 The chef was dunking the bread in the soup to soak up the flavors.
C2 The professional basketball player is known for his impressive dunking skills.
formal The chef demonstrated the proper technique for dunking the cookies in the milk.
informal I love dunking my donuts in my coffee in the morning.
slang She was caught dunking her fries in the milkshake, which some people find weird.
figurative Dunking on your opponents in a debate is not the best way to win an argument.
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