Dunking

Pronunciation: /ˈdəŋkɪŋ/

Dunking (noun)

  1. A fast action in basketball where a player pushes the ball into the hoop from above.
  2. The act of putting something into a liquid for a short time, then taking it out.
  3. An act of forcing someone or something into water or a liquid, often as punishment or threat.

Examples

  • Dunking wins points when the player jumps fast.
  • Dunking looks exciting when the ball goes straight down.