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slam dunks

slam dunks is the plural of slam dunk.

slam dunks is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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

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Questions about slam dunks

What is slam dunks the plural of?
Slam dunks is the plural of slam dunk.

Words near slam dunks in the dictionary

  1. slam dunk
  2. slam dunk approach
  3. slam dunk approaches
  4. slam dunked
  5. slam dunking
  6. slam dunks
  7. slam gun
  8. slam guns
  9. slam on the brakes
  10. slam out
  11. slam piece

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