English Dictionary

Definition of “dunk”

dunk (dʌŋk )

ˈdunker noun

C20: from Pennsylvania Dutch, from Middle High German dunken, from Old High German dunkōn; see duck², tinge

At least you do not have to dunk the patient in water, he adds.

New Scientist (2003)

I mean, once you've bought the dip, you might as well go ahead and dunk the chips.

Pickard, Nancy No Body

METHOD To skin the peaches, dunk them in simmering water for 10 seconds, remove and peel under cold running water.

Times, Sunday Times (2004)

She poured steaming water into the cup and added a tea bag, then proceeded to dunk it.

Terman, Douglas Cormorant

The Nets extended their lead to 34-23 on a one-handed dunk by Jefferson with less than six minutes to go in the first half.

CBC (2004)

The game is very realistic, from ballers taunting the opposing team to knocking a player to the floor with a monstrous dunk.

Ottawa Sun (2003)

Well, Strach, it's about time for that cuppa if you want to make sure Macca is around to dunk again next season.

Sun, News of the World (2000)

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