Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dunk
verb
/dʌŋk/
Definition
To plunge or immerse something briefly in a liquid.
Examples
- She decided to dunk her cookie in the milk for extra flavor.
- During the basketball game, he performed an impressive dunk that excited the crowd.
- We love to dunk bread in the soup for added taste.
Meaning
Dunking often refers to placing food, like a donut or cookie, into a beverage such as coffee or milk, allowing it to soak up some of the liquid before eating.
Synonyms
- immerse
- submerge
- douse
- plunge
