How Do You Spell DUNK?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌŋk] (IPA)

"Dunk" is a common verb used in basketball to describe a high jump followed by slamming the ball into the basket. This word has an interesting spelling since it starts with the "duh" sound, which is typically spelled "d-u". However, "dunk" uses the "d-u-n" spelling instead. This can be explained through the use of IPA phonetic transcription, where "dunk" is pronounced as /dʌŋk/. The "u" in the middle of the word represents the short "uh" sound and the "nk" combination represents the final syllable.

DUNK Meaning and Definition

1. Dunk is a verb that typically refers to the act of submerging or soaking an object, usually a food item, into a liquid substance, such as a beverage or sauce. It implies the action of swiftly and fully immersing the object and then removing it. This culinary technique is commonly used to enhance the taste, texture, or moisture of the dipped item.

   In a sports context, dunk is primarily associated with basketball. It is the act of forcefully thrusting the basketball through the hoop using one or both hands while simultaneously jumping and catching the ball at or above the rim level. This maneuver is usually done by a player close to the basket, taking advantage of their height, athleticism, and coordination to score points for their team. Dunks are often executed in an impressive and visually striking manner, frequently involving elaborate moves and styles that can differ from player to player.

   The term "dunk" has also been extended to other sports, where it refers to a similar action of forcefully throwing or hitting an object, such as a volleyball or football, downward into a target or goal. These variations of dunking are often seen in volleyball, where players use an open hand to drive the ball downward across the net, or in American football, when a player forcefully propels the ball into the end zone.

   Beyond its culinary and sports usage, "dunk" can also occasionally be used informally to mean to heavily criticize or berate someone or something, similar to "slam" or "roast."

Top Common Misspellings for DUNK *

• durnk 66.6666666%
• durk 33.3333333%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for DUNK

• drunki
• dedk
• duno
• dunb
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• dunp
• dunkey
• cunky
• ounc
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• dunalk
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• dunka
• lunk
• dlink
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• dinks
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• dyno
• dlik
• dunt
• turnk
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• drunck
• unek
• darnk
• vunk
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• dunc
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• mnk
• unf
• qunx
• dunz
• donko
• Dupko
• duuq
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• unkk
• dnnv
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• DVnX
• nugk
• dUNDI
• DVNq
• oukk
• rdjnk
• dunkun
• Kuek
• DUTKP
• kunck
• Dynek
• Durkd
• dukki

Etymology of DUNK

The word "dunk" is believed to have originated from the German word "dunken", which means "to dip". "Dunken" stems from the Proto-Germanic word "dunkōną", which has the same meaning of immersing or plunging into something. This word further derives from the Proto-Indo-European root word *"dhowg-" or *"dheug-", which means "to sink" or "to dive". Over time, "dunken" was adopted into the English language, and the term "dunk" came to be used specifically for dipping something (such as a biscuit or bread) into a beverage, and eventually extended to describe the action of slam-dunking a basketball.

Idioms with the word DUNK

• slam dunk The idiom "slam dunk" refers to a situation or action that is extremely certain, easy, or successful. It originated from basketball, specifically when a player forcefully dunks the ball into the basket, usually with minimal effort or opposition. The term is now commonly used metaphorically to describe any straightforward or undeniable achievement or decision.
• dunk sm or sth into sth The idiom "dunk sm or sth into sth" means to submerge or immerse something or someone quickly into a liquid or substance. This action is usually done forcefully or with a repeated motion, such as dipping a biscuit into tea or plunging a basketball into a hoop.
• be a slam dunk The idiom "be a slam dunk" means that something is an effortless or surefire success. It originates from basketball, referring to a play where a player dunks the ball into the hoop with great force and accuracy, making it almost impossible for the opposing team to defend against. Hence, when something is described as a slam dunk, it implies that it is an easy and guaranteed win or achievement.
• dunk in(to) (something) The idiom "dunk in(to) (something)" refers to the action of immersing or submerging something, usually food, quickly into a liquid or substance, such as a beverage, sauce, or dip, and then removing it. It often implies a brief and complete immersion.
• dunk someone or something into something The idiom "dunk someone or something into something" means to immerse or submerge someone or something into a liquid, usually for a brief period of time. It can be performed intentionally or forcefully.
• dunk into The idiom "dunk into" typically refers to the action of immersing or submerging something, often a food item, into a liquid, such as dipping a cookie into a glass of milk. It can also be used metaphorically to describe quickly or forcefully putting someone or something into a specific situation or condition.

Similar spelling words for DUNK

• dung,
• sunk,
• dune,
• bunk,
• duong,
• dunks,
• dunnock,
• duenez,
• drunk,
• hunk,
• duenas,
• dusk,
• junk,
• Duenes,
• duck.

Plural form of DUNK is DUNKS

Conjugate verb Dunk

CONDITIONAL

I would dunk

you would dunk

he/she/it would dunk

we would dunk

they would dunk

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be dunking

you would be dunking

he/she/it would be dunking

we would be dunking

they would be dunking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dunk

you would have dunk

he/she/it would have dunk

we would have dunk

they would have dunk

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been dunking

you would have been dunking

he/she/it would have been dunking

we would have been dunking

they would have been dunking

FUTURE

I will dunk

you will dunk

he/she/it will dunk

we will dunk

they will dunk

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dunking

you will be dunking

he/she/it will be dunking

we will be dunking

they will be dunking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dunked

you will have dunked

he/she/it will have dunked

we will have dunked

they will have dunked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dunking

you will have been dunking

he/she/it will have been dunking

we will have been dunking

they will have been dunking

IMPERATIVE

you dunk

we let´s dunk

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dunk

PAST

I dunked

you dunked

he/she/it dunked

we dunked

they dunked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dunking

you were dunking

he/she/it was dunking

we were dunking

they were dunking

PAST PARTICIPLE

dunked

PAST PERFECT

I had dunked

you had dunked

he/she/it had dunked

we had dunked

they had dunked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dunking

you had been dunking

he/she/it had been dunking

we had been dunking

they had been dunking

PRESENT

I dunk

you dunk

he/she/it dunks

we dunk

they dunk

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dunking

you are dunking

he/she/it is dunking

we are dunking

they are dunking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dunking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dunked

you have dunked

he/she/it has dunked

we have dunked

they have dunked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dunking

you have been dunking

he/she/it has been dunking

we have been dunking

they have been dunking

I would have dunked

we would have dunked

you would have dunked

he/she/it would have dunked

they would have dunked