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dunk (dŭngk)

[Pennsylvania Dutch dunke, from Middle High German dunken, from Old High German dunkōn.]

verb: dunked, dunk·ing, dunks. 

transitive verb 

  1. To plunge into liquid; immerse. See synonyms at dip
  2. To dip (food) into a liquid food, such as a beverage or sauce, prior to eating.
  3. Basketball To slam (a ball) through the basket from above.

intransitive verb 

  1. To submerge oneself briefly in water.
  2. Basketball To slam a ball through the basket from above.

noun 

  1. The act or an instance of dunking.
  2. A liquid or creamy food into which other foods are dunked.
  3. Basketball A dunk shot.

derivatives

dunḱer
noun