dunk on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To perform a slam dunk over (a defender).
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To better or surpass (someone) in a way that is humiliating for them.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dunk on” mean?
To perform a slam dunk over (a defender).
Is “dunk on” formal or informal?
dunk on is generally informal.