DUNT Meaning and
Definition
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Dunt is a noun that refers to a dull thud or a heavy blow. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to strike with such force to produce a dull sound or to collide forcefully. This term is mainly used in British English, particularly Scottish dialects.
As a noun, "dunt" describes a sound or impact that is characterized by its lack of sharpness or resonance. It suggests a heavy, solid, and sometimes muffled noise, typically produced when one object hits or collides with another. It is often associated with dull, blunt, or heavy objects coming into contact.
When used as a verb, "dunt" describes the act of forcefully striking or knocking something to produce a dull sound. It implies a collision or impact with significant force, sometimes resulting in a dent or damage. The action of "dunting" can also convey a sense of suddenness, abruptness, or rudeness.
In Scottish dialects, "dunt" can also be used figuratively to describe a verbal or emotional impact. In this context, it refers to sharp criticism, a hurtful remark, or a psychological blow.
Overall, "dunt" is a versatile term that captures the essence of a solid, heavy impact or blow both in its physical and metaphorical senses.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for DUNT
- d7nt
- dujt
- duht
- dun6
- dun5
- xdunt
- dxunt
- cdunt
- fdunt
- dfunt
- edunt
- dyunt
- duynt
- duhnt
- djunt
- dujnt
- d8unt
- du8nt
- d7unt
Etymology of DUNT
The word "dunt" is a Scottish term that is primarily used to describe a dull, heavy blow or impact. It is thought to have originated from the Middle English word "dount" or "dunt", which meant to strike or beat. In turn, this Middle English term derived from the Old English word "dynt", which had a similar meaning. The ultimate root of "dunt" is believed to be the Old Norse word "dyntr", which meant a push or blow. Over time, the pronunciation and spelling of the word "dunt" may have evolved, but its basic meaning has remained consistent.
Conjugate verb Dunt
CONDITIONAL
I
would dunt
you
would dunt
he/she/it
would dunt
we
would dunt
they
would dunt
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be dunting
you
would be dunting
he/she/it
would be dunting
we
would be dunting
they
would be dunting
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have dunt
you
would have dunt
he/she/it
would have dunt
we
would have dunt
they
would have dunt
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been dunting
you
would have been dunting
he/she/it
would have been dunting
we
would have been dunting
they
would have been dunting
FUTURE
I
will dunt
you
will dunt
he/she/it
will dunt
we
will dunt
they
will dunt
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be dunting
you
will be dunting
he/she/it
will be dunting
we
will be dunting
they
will be dunting
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have dunted
you
will have dunted
he/she/it
will have dunted
we
will have dunted
they
will have dunted
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been dunting
you
will have been dunting
he/she/it
will have been dunting
we
will have been dunting
they
will have been dunting
IMPERATIVE
you
dunt
we
let´s dunt
to dunt
PAST
I
dunted
you
dunted
he/she/it
dunted
we
dunted
they
dunted
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was dunting
you
were dunting
he/she/it
was dunting
we
were dunting
they
were dunting
PAST PARTICIPLE
dunted
PAST PERFECT
I
had dunted
you
had dunted
he/she/it
had dunted
we
had dunted
they
had dunted
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been dunting
you
had been dunting
he/she/it
had been dunting
we
had been dunting
they
had been dunting
PRESENT
I
dunt
you
dunt
he/she/it
dunts
we
dunt
they
dunt
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am dunting
you
are dunting
he/she/it
is dunting
we
are dunting
they
are dunting
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
dunting
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have dunted
you
have dunted
he/she/it
has dunted
we
have dunted
they
have dunted
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been dunting
you
have been dunting
he/she/it
has been dunting
we
have been dunting
they
have been dunting
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