Dunk ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Dunk ( verb )

1. To dip (something, especially a biscuit or doughnut) into a drink before eating it.
2. To submerge (someone or something) in water or another liquid.
3. To throw (the ball) downward through the basket, as in basketball.

Origin:

Early 17th century: probably from dunch, a dialect word meaning "to strike or thump", of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He dunked the doughnut in his coffee before eating it.
2. She dunked her head into the water.
3. They dunked the apples in the caramel sauce.
4. He dunked the basketball, scoring the game-winning point.
5. She dunked the tea bag in the hot water.

(As a noun)

Dunk ( noun )

1. To dip (something, especially a biscuit or doughnut) into a drink before eating it.
2. To submerge (someone or something) in water or another liquid.
3. To throw (the ball) downward through the basket, as in basketball.

Origin:

Early 17th century: probably from dunch, a dialect word meaning "to strike or thump", of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He dunked the doughnut in his coffee before eating it.
2. She dunked her head into the water.
3. They dunked the apples in the caramel sauce.
4. He dunked the basketball, scoring the game-winning point.
5. She dunked the tea bag in the hot water.