dunk shot

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Definition of dunk shot in English English dictionary

A dunk, a shot where the ball is propelled directly downward through the hoop

A shot made by jumping and slamming the ball down through the basket. Also called stuff shot

{i} basketball shot which is forcefully pushed through the basketball hoop from above

Turkish pronunciation

dʌngk şät

Synonyms

dunk, slam dunk, stuff shot

Pronunciation

/ˈdəɴɢk ˈsʜät/ /ˈdʌŋk ˈʃɑːt/

Etymology

[ 'd&[ng]k ] (verb.) 1919. PaGerman dunke, from Middle High German dunken, from Old High German dunkOn; more at TINGE.