Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dunking
verb
/ˈdʌŋ.kɪŋ/
Definition
The act of submerging something briefly into a liquid.
Examples
- She enjoyed dunking her cookies in milk.
- He performed an impressive dunking move during the basketball game.
- Dunking bread in soup is a popular way to enhance flavors.
Meaning
Dunking typically refers to the practice of dipping or immersing food, such as cookies or bread, into a liquid like coffee, tea, or milk. It can also refer to the action in basketball where a player jumps and scores by putting the ball directly through the hoop with one or both hands.
Synonyms
- submerging
- immersing
- dipping
