dunk on
Originating from basketball, "dunk on" has evolved into a popular slang term used to describe dominating someone in various contexts.
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Definition
B2Basketball
(informal)To score by forcefully putting the ball through the hoop over a defender.
Example
- He managed to dunk on the tallest player on the opposing team.
B2General
(informal, slang)To outperform someone in a way that causes them embarrassment.
Example
- She really dunked on her opponent in that debate.
B2Social Interaction
(informal, slang)To tease or criticize someone in a playful or mocking manner.
Example
- They kept dunking on each other during the game night.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dunk on":
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