Dunk Definition & Meaning
dunk
- noun
- a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket
- verb
- immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"; "dip the brush into the paint"
- make a dunk shot, in basketball; "He dunked the ball"
- dip into a liquid while eating; "She dunked the piece of bread in the sauce"
"Dunk" in song lyrics
See how dunk is used in real songs:
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"My pockets are lumpy chump, my drunk style is trunky dunk"
Artifacts — C'Mon Wit Da Git Down -
"Cats claim they got guns, they scared to dunk"
Benzino f/ K.T., Prince, Smoke, Luv, Weirdo, O.T. — Throw Them 3's (Boston Niggaz) -
"Fat heat under the seat and I dunk"
C-Bo f/ W.C. — Ride 'Til We Die
Words that rhyme with dunk
Usage tips for "dunk"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dunk" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dunk to find words that pair well.