slam-dunk (slămdŭngk′)
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Tweet v. slam-dunked, slam-dunk·ing, slam-dunks v.intr. Basketball To make a slam dunk. v.tr. 1. Basketball To shoot (the ball) in a slam dunk. 2. To make a forceful dramatic move against (another): "They've stopped slam-dunking each other and begun designing strategies with the ... aim of moving those on welfare into decent jobs" (David L. Kirp). slam-dunk′er n. |
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