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slamdunk

slamdunk 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 slamdunk

Noun
pluralslamdunks
Verb
third-person singular presentslamdunks
present participleslamdunking
past participleslamdunked
pastslamdunked

Phrases with slamdunk

Questions about slamdunk

What is slamdunk the alternative form of?
Slamdunk is the alternative form of slam dunk.

Words near slamdunk in the dictionary

  1. slamdanced
  2. slamdancer
  3. slamdancers
  4. slamdances
  5. slamdancing
  6. slamdunk
  7. slamdunk approach
  8. slamdunk approaches
  9. slamdunked
  10. slamdunking
  11. slamdunks

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