dunky

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Meaning · English

A condom.

Register: dated, slang

Examples

Contraception was a taboo subject. The boys thought 'dunkies' (condoms) were poofy and anyway 'it's up to the girl to think about that because she's the one who gets the baby'.

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 “dunky” mean?

A condom.

Is “dunky” formal or informal?

dunky is generally dated, slang.