dunking

[ˈdʌŋkɪŋ]

dunking Definition

  • 1the act of dipping food into a liquid before eating it
  • 2scoring a basketball by putting the ball through the hoop with a forceful downward thrust of the hand or arm

Using dunking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dunking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love dunking my cookies in milk.

  • Example

    He scored a point with a spectacular dunking move.

  • Example

    Dunking is a common practice in basketball games.

dunking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dunking

Phrases with dunking

  • a game or attraction at fairs or carnivals where a person sits on a seat above a tank of water and people throw balls at a target to release the seat and dunk the person in the water

    Example

    The school fair had a dunking booth where students could dunk their teachers.

  • a mechanical version of the dunking booth where a person sits on a seat above a tank of water and a lever is pulled to release the seat and dunk the person in the water

    Example

    The carnival had a dunking machine that was popular among the visitors.

  • a type of cookie that is specifically designed for dipping into liquids such as milk or coffee

    Example

    These chocolate chip cookies are perfect for dunking in milk.

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Summary: dunking in Brief

The term 'dunking' [ˈdʌŋkɪŋ] refers to the act of dipping food into a liquid before eating it, or scoring a basketball by putting the ball through the hoop with a forceful downward thrust of the hand or arm. It includes phrases like 'dunking booth,' a game or attraction at fairs or carnivals, and 'dunking cookie,' a type of cookie that is specifically designed for dipping into liquids.

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