dunks

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Meaning · English

The American multinational coffee and doughnut restaurant chain Dunkin' Donuts.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Melissa that time we went to Dunks was the best. I cant^([sic]) believe I drove on the highway haha.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dunks” mean?

The American multinational coffee and doughnut restaurant chain Dunkin' Donuts.

Is “dunks” formal or informal?

dunks is generally slang.