dunker
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdʌŋkər/
KK: /ˈdʌŋkər/
noun
Definition
A person who dunks, especially in basketball, or a member of certain religious groups with specific practices.
Example
The dunker made an impressive shot during the game, thrilling the crowd.
Conversation
Did you see that game last night?
Yeah, that one player was an amazing dunker!
I know! His dunks were so impressive, especially the last one.
Absolutely! He really knows how to excite the crowd.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
baptist
immerser
dunker
Antonyms
nonbeliever
disbeliever
rejector
verb
Definition
To take severe revenge or punishment for a wrong done to someone.
Example
He decided to dunker the rival team after they insulted him during the game.
Tense Forms
Past: dunked
Past Participle: dunked
Conversation
Did you hear what happened at the game last night?
Yeah, I saw that player dunker on his opponent!
It was crazy, right? They really showed no mercy on the court.
Root Explanation
The word 'dunker' originates from the German word 'dunken', meaning to dip or immerse. It refers to a person who dips or immerses, particularly in a religious context, such as baptism.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'dips' or 'immerses' in water, which helps you remember that a 'dunker' is a person who performs this action.
Visually Confused Words
drunkery
debunker
tunker
junker
hunker
funker
duyker
dunner