dunking

dunk·ing

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhng-king]
- /ˈdʌŋ kɪŋ/
- /dʌŋk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhng-king]
- /ˈdʌŋ kɪŋ/

Definitions of dunking word

noun dunking any flavorful sauce, dip, gravy, etc., into which portions of food are dipped before eating. 1
noun dunking Basketball. dunk shot. 1
verb with object dunking to dip (a doughnut, cake, etc.) into coffee, milk, or the like, before eating. 1
verb with object dunking to submerge in a liquid: She dunked the curtains in the dye. 1
verb with object dunking Basketball. to attempt to thrust (a ball) through the basket using a dunk shot. 1
verb without object dunking to dip or submerge something, oneself, etc., in a liquid: She thinks it's vulgar to dunk. Let's dunk in the pool before dinner. 1

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Origin of dunking

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; dunk + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Dunking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dunking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for dunking

noun dunking

baptism — A baptism is a Christian ceremony in which a person is baptized. Compare christening.
dipping — Present participle of dip.
sanctification — to make holy; set apart as sacred; consecrate.
baptismal — Baptismal means relating to or connected with baptism.
immersion — an act or instance of immersing.

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