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slam-dunk

slam-dunk is the alternative form of slam dunk.

Meaning of slam dunk

Noun

slam dunk (plural slam dunks)

  1. An impressively forceful dunk.
    Synonyms:
    dunk shot, over-the-rim shot
  2. (colloquial, idiomatic) A task expected to present no difficulty, a piece of cake.
    • As long as you get the vice president's approval first, it'll be a slam dunk.
  3. (yachting) Tacking on top of the wind of the following yacht in close quarters

See all 4 meanings of slam dunk

Forms of slam-dunk

pluralslam-dunks

Phrases with slam-dunk

Questions about slam-dunk

What is slam-dunk the alternative form of?
Slam-dunk is the alternative form of slam dunk.

Words near slam-dunk in the dictionary

  1. slam-danced
  2. slam-dancer
  3. slam-dances
  4. slam-dancing
  5. slam-door
  6. slam-dunk
  7. slam-dunk approach
  8. slam-dunk approaches
  9. slam-dunks
  10. Slama
  11. Slamannan

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