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Dunk Meaning for Kids
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What Does Dunk Mean?
Verb
- To put something into a liquid, usually for a short time.
- To score by putting a basketball through the hoop with one or both hands.
Noun
- A quick dip into a liquid, like dunking a cookie in milk.
- A basketball shot where the player jumps and scores by putting the ball directly through the hoop.
Dunk — Full Explanation
Dunk is when you put something into a drink or a sauce. Like when you dunk a donut in coffee!
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Dunk Meaning in Other Languages
hindi
डंक
dank
डंक
dank
डंक मारना
dank maarna
kannada
ಡಂಕ್ (ḍaṅk)
dunk
ಜಂಪ್ (jaṁp)
jump
ಡಂಕ್ (ḍaṅk)
dank
bengali
ডঙ্ক
dank
ডুবানো
dubano
ডুব
dub
spanish
dunk en español
dunk
zambullida en español
zambullida
buceo en español
buceo
Frequently Asked Questions About Dunk
What does 'dunk' mean?
To dunk means to put something into a liquid, like dipping a cookie into milk.
How do you pronounce 'dunk'?
You say 'dunk' like this: 'dunk' (it rhymes with 'bunk').
What is the origin of the word 'dunk'?
The word 'dunk' comes from the early 20th century and is thought to be related to the word 'dunking' which means to dip.
What is the meaning of 'dunk' in Bengali?
The word 'dunk' in Bengali is 'ডুবানো' (Ḍubānō).